What is the cheapest way to get from Esher to Calais?

The cheapest way to get from Esher to Calais is to drive and car ferry which costs €55 - €130 and takes 3h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Esher to Calais?

The fastest way to get from Esher to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 2h 7m and costs €160 - €180.

Is there a direct train between Esher and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Esher to Calais. However, there are services departing from Esher and arriving at Calais Ville via Vauxhall station, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Esher to Calais?

The distance between Esher and Calais is 396 km.

How do I travel from Esher to Calais without a car?

The best way to get from Esher to Calais without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €120 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Esher to Calais?

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Esher to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Esher to Calais train from?

Esher to Calais train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

What is the time difference between Esher and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Esher. It is currently 7:32 AM in Esher and 8:32 AM in Calais.

Where does the Esher to Calais train arrive?

Esher to Calais train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Lille Europe station.

How do I get a train ticket from Esher to Calais?

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1260+ hotels available in Calais.

Esher to Calais - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
4h 52m
€121–205
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 1700 / ...
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
6h 55m
€48–133
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Esher to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2h 7m
€161–172
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Esher to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3h 4m
€56–127

Esher to Calais by train, bus, foot, and car ferry

49Weekly Services

6h 55mAverage Duration

€48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 396.3 km
Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Esher to Calais Ville via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 52m.

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