There are 6 ways to get from Falmouth to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Truro to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
9h 59m€250–480Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Argos to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 504 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700
14h 35m€83–184Train, bus
- Take the train from Truro to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
13h 22m€160–311Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Falmouth to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
6h 32m€232–274Train, bus via Exeter
- Take the train from Truro to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700
14h 45m€156–343Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Falmouth to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
7h 29m€106–195
Falmouth to Calais by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Falmouth to Calais is to bus which costs €80 - €190 and takes 14h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Falmouth to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 6h 32m and costs €230 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Falmouth to Calais. However, there are services departing from Argos and arriving at Calais via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Falmouth to Calais. However, there are services departing from Penmere and arriving at Calais Ville via Truro, Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
The distance between Falmouth and Calais is 840 km.
The best way to get from Falmouth to Calais without a car is to train which takes 9h 59m and costs €250 - €480.
It takes approximately 9h 59m to get from Falmouth to Calais, including transfers.
Falmouth to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Argos station.
Falmouth to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Truro station.
The best way to get from Falmouth to Calais is to train which takes 9h 59m and costs €250 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €190 and takes 14h 35m.
What companies run services between Falmouth, England and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Penmere to Calais Ville via Truro, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 9h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Argos to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 14h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Truro to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €140–280
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Truro to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €140–280
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Truro to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €137
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Standard fare
- €137
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Truro to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–95
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–190
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Argos to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–160
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–55
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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More Questions & Answers
Falmouth to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Calais is 1h ahead of Falmouth. It is currently 4:43 PM in Falmouth and 5:43 PM in Calais.
Falmouth to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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