There are 5 ways to get from Frinton-on-Sea to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Thorpe-le-Soken to London Liverpool Streettrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
6h 4m€141–262Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA to London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop Ubus Uk007
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
11h 31m€30–49Train, bus
- Take the train from Thorpe-le-Soken to London Liverpool Streettrain Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
9h 8m€53–102Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Frinton-on-Sea to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2h 57m€171–187Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Frinton-on-Sea to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3h 53m€45–107
Frinton-on-Sea to Calais by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Frinton-on-Sea to Calais is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 11h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Frinton-on-Sea to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 2h 57m and costs €170 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Frinton-on-Sea to Calais. However, there are services departing from Frinton Rail Gates and arriving at Calais via Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA, Stratford City Bus Station, Liverpool Street Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Frinton-on-Sea to Calais. However, there are services departing from Frinton-on-Sea and arriving at Calais Ville via Thorpe-le-Soken, Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Frinton-on-Sea and Calais is 487 km.
The best way to get from Frinton-on-Sea to Calais without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €140 - €270.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Frinton-on-Sea to Calais, including transfers.
Frinton-on-Sea to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA station.
Frinton-on-Sea to Calais train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Thorpe-le-Soken station.
The best way to get from Frinton-on-Sea to Calais is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €140 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 11h 31m.
What companies run services between Frinton-on-Sea, England and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Frinton-on-Sea to Calais Ville via Thorpe-le-Soken, London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Frinton Rail Gates to Calais via Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA, London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U, Stratford City Bus Station, Liverpool Street Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 11h 31m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from Thorpe-le-Soken to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Thorpe-le-Soken to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- 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
- +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 Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA to London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- 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
- +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
Frinton-on-Sea to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U station.
Calais is 1h ahead of Frinton-on-Sea. It is currently 5:56 PM in Frinton-on-Sea and 6:56 PM in Calais.
Frinton-on-Sea to Calais train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.
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