There are 6 ways to get from Harwich to Calais by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car ferry, car, car train, or 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 Manningtree to London Liverpool Streettrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
5h 50m€150–257Drive, car ferry
cheapest- Drive from Harwich to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3h 49m€68–145Bus, train, car ferry
- Take the bus from Mayflower Avenue to Stanwell Streetbus 104
- Take the bus from Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA to London Stratford - Montfichet Roadbus
- Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
8h 47m€94–204Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Harwich to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2h 53m€174–190Train, bus, car ferry
- Take the train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)train
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
9h 22m€77–168Ferry, bus, car ferry
- Take the ferry from Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing to Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landingferry
- Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to London Victoriabus 816
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
11h 32m
Harwich to Calais by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harwich to Calais is to drive and car ferry which costs €65 - €150 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Harwich to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 2h 53m and costs €170 - €190.
No, there is no direct train from Harwich to Calais. However, there are services departing from Harwich Town and arriving at Calais Ville via Manningtree, Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Harwich and Calais is 485 km.
The best way to get from Harwich to Calais without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs €150 - €260.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Harwich to Calais, including transfers.
Harwich to Calais train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree station.
Calais is 1h ahead of Harwich. It is currently 5:13 AM in Harwich and 6:13 AM in Calais.
Harwich to Calais train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.
Book your Harwich to Calais train tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Harwich, England and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Harwich Town to Calais Ville via Manningtree, London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Manningtree to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- [email protected]
- Website
- First Essex
Bus from Mayflower Avenue to Stanwell Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- First Essex
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Want to know more about travelling around France
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
There are 1260+ hotels available in Calais.




