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

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There are 4 ways to get from Eastbourne to Calais by train, car ferry, car, car train, or train (Eurostar)

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Ashford Internationaltrain train Eastbourne - Ashford International
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    4h 43m
    €77–166

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Eastbourne to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3h 3m
    €49–117

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Eastbourne to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2h 6m
    €155–163

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to East Croydontrain 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
    5h 58m
    €150–250

Eastbourne to Calais by train, taxi, and car ferry

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 147.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a train from Eastbourne to Calais Ville via East Croydon, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 58m.

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