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How to get fromHemel Hempstead to Calaisby train (Eurostar), bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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There are 5 ways to get from Hemel Hempstead to Calais by train (Eurostar), bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    4h 52m
    €121–212

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 1700 / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    8h 7m
    €62–130

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Hemel Hempstead to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2h 27m
    €168–182

  4. Train via St Albans City station

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    5h 29m
    €128–209

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Hemel Hempstead to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3h 23m
    €62–136

Hemel Hempstead to Calais by train and foot

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 408.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Hemel Hempstead, England and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Hemel Hempstead to Calais Ville via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 52m.

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