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How to get fromDumfries to Calaisby train (Eurostar, TGV), 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, TGV), 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 Villetrain train Tgv
    8h 43m
    €224–405

  2. Train, bus, car ferry via Lockerbie

    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 carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    15h 55m
    €58–149

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

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

  4. Train, bus, car ferry

    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
    €148–317

  5. Train, bus, car ferry 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 Doverbus bus 700
    4. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    16h 7m
    €123–279

  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
    €124–217

Dumfries to Calais by train and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration8h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€224Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 905.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 43m

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 43m.

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