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How to get fromIlford to Calaisby car, car ferry, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car train, or train

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Ilford to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    2h 57m
    €30–86

  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
    6h 49m
    €28–102

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    4h 22m
    €104–181

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Ilford to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2h 1m
    €156–166

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ilford Broadway to High Holbornbus bus N25
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    5h 43m
    €96–179

Ilford to Calais by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 162.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a train from Ilford to Calais Ville via Farringdon Without, Farringdon, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 4h 22m.

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