There are 6 ways to get from Halifax to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
7h 19m€182–308Bus via Dover
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700
11h 59m€42–74Train, bus
- Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
10h 23m€100–177Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Halifax to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
5h 21m€212–246Bus
- Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 564 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
13h 25m€61–135Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Halifax to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
6h 17m€86–166
Halifax to Calais by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Halifax to Calais is to bus via Dover which costs €40 - €75 and takes 11h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Halifax to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 21m and costs €210 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Halifax station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Halifax Bus Station and arriving at Calais via Leeds City Bus Station, London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Calais. However, there are services departing from Halifax and arriving at Calais Ville via Leeds, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Halifax and Calais is 706 km.
The best way to get from Halifax to Calais without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs €180 - €310.
It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Halifax to Calais, including transfers.
Halifax to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Halifax Bus Station.
Halifax to Calais train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.
The best way to get from Halifax to Calais is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs €180 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 11h 59m.
What companies run services between Halifax, England and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Halifax to Calais Ville via Leeds, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halifax Bus Station to Calais via Leeds City Bus Station, London Victoria, and Dover in around 11h 59m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Leeds to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- 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
- 3 times a day
- 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
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Halifax Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–120
- 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
Halifax to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Calais is 1h ahead of Halifax. It is currently 5:40 AM in Halifax and 6:40 AM in Calais.
Halifax to Calais train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
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