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How to get fromHeathrow to Calaisby subway, train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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There are 4 ways to get from Heathrow to Calais by subway, train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway subway
    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 51m
    €112–213

  2. Line 025 bus, bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 025 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    7h 5m
    €21–79

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Heathrow to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2h 45m
    €160–172

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Heathrow to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3h 40m
    €36–93

Heathrow to Calais by subway and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration4h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 402.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Heathrow to Calais. However, you can take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras Intl, take the train to Lille Europe, then take the train to Calais Ville. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, and Port of Dover in around 7h 5m.

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