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

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There are 6 ways to get from Dumfries to Calais by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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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 Frethuntrain train Ter
    9h 14m
    €197–398

  2. Train, bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Dumfries 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 carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    15h 8m
    €95–197

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Dumfries to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    7h 25m
    €252–304

  4. Train, bus, car ferry via London

    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 Doverbus bus 700
    4. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    10h 41m
    €139–327

  5. Train, bus, car ferry via Lockerbie

    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus 838
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    4. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    15h 21m
    €110–293

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dumfries to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    8h 21m
    €148–260

Dumfries to Calais by train and foot

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration9h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€197Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 905.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 14m

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, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 9h 14m.

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