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

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There are 6 ways to get from Durham 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 Durham to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    7h 32m
    €222–342

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Interchange to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    13h 45m
    €80–191

  3. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Durham to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    9h 37m
    €148–252

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Durham to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    6h 6m
    €237–282

  5. Train, bus, car ferry via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Durham to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain 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 53m
    €192–331

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Durham to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    7h 2m
    €129–233

Durham to Calais by train and tram

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 776.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Durham, England and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Durham to Calais Ville via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 32m.

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