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

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There are 5 ways to get from England to Calais by train (Eurostar), bus, car ferry, rideshare, car, or car train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    4h 57m
    €94–181

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from London to Calaisrideshare rideshare 152.6 km
    2h 54m
    €8–25

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 1700 / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    6h 9m
    €33–91

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2h 11m
    €157–167

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3h 7m
    €44–97

England to Calais by bus and train

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 375.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between England and Calais, France?

You can take a bus from Charing Cross to Les Fontinettes via St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 4h 57m.

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