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

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There are 4 ways to get from Essex 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 White Notley to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    4h 54m
    €127–230

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Essex to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3h 17m
    €37–95

  3. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from White Notley to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    7h 32m
    €44–119

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Essex to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2h 21m
    €163–175

Essex to Calais by train and subway

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration4h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 443.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a train from White Notley to Calais Ville via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 4h 54m.

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