There are 5 ways to get from Hounslow to Calais by subway, train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Hounslow East station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
4h 40m€108–201Bus, car ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 1700 / ...
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
7h 3m€28–96Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Hounslow to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2h 38m€160–171Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hounslow High Street to Aldwych / Drury Lanebus N9
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
5h 52m€96–180Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Hounslow to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3h 34m€34–91
Hounslow to Calais by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hounslow to Calais is to bus and car ferry which costs €27 - €100 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Hounslow to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 2h 38m and costs €160 - €180.
No, there is no direct train from Hounslow station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Hounslow East station and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Hounslow and Calais is 395 km.
The best way to get from Hounslow to Calais without a car is to subway and train which takes 4h 40m and costs €100 - €210.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Hounslow to Calais, including transfers.
Hounslow to Calais train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Hounslow East station.
Calais is 1h ahead of Hounslow. It is currently 8:05 AM in Hounslow and 9:05 AM in Calais.
Hounslow to Calais train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at King's Cross St. Pancras station.
There are 1295+ hotels available in Calais.
What companies run services between Hounslow, England and Calais, France?
There is no direct connection from Hounslow 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 subway from Hounslow Central station to Calais via Earl's Court station, Nevern Place, Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, Dover, and Port of Dover in around 7h 3m.
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Hounslow East station to King's Cross St. Pancras station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–40
- Schedules at
- London Underground (Tube)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethun
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- LeShuttle
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €137
- Website
- LeShuttle
- Standard fare
- €137
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethun
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metroline Travel
Bus from Hounslow High Street to Aldwych / Drury Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Metroline Travel
- Oyster Card
- €3
- 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
- €9–55
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–55
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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