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How to get fromDumfries to Calaisby train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Dumfries to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    8h 38m
    €219–421

  2. Train, bus via Dover

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    4. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus bus 700
    15h 34m
    €59–114

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus 700
    11h 1m
    €135–278

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Dumfries to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    7h 25m
    €251–302

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane EDI - BRU
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train
    4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain train
    9h 58m
    €159–356

  6. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus 700
    16h 21m
    €116–240

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dumfries to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    8h 21m
    €126–222

Dumfries to Calais by train and foot

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€219Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 905.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Calais Ville via Carlisle, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 8h 38m.

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