What is the cheapest way to get from Ilford to Calais?

The cheapest way to get from Ilford to Calais is to bus and car ferry which costs €28 - €110 and takes 6h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ilford to Calais?

The fastest way to get from Ilford to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 2h 1m and costs €155 - €170.

Is there a direct train between Ilford and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Calais. However, there are services departing from Ilford and arriving at Calais Ville via Farringdon, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Calais Frethun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Ilford to Calais?

The distance between Ilford and Calais is 162 km.

How do I travel from Ilford to Calais without a car?

The best way to get from Ilford to Calais without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €100 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Ilford to Calais?

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Ilford to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilford to Calais train from?

Ilford to Calais train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

What is the time difference between Ilford and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Ilford. It is currently 6:45 PM in Ilford and 7:45 PM in Calais.

Where does the Ilford to Calais train arrive?

Ilford to Calais train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Lille Europe station.

How do I get a train ticket from Ilford to Calais?

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1294+ hotels available in Calais.

Ilford to Calais - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Ilford to Calais by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar), bus, or car train

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Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Ilford to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2h 57m
€30–86
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 1700 / ...
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
6h 49m
€28–103
Train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
5h 4m
€100–184
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ilford to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2h 1m
€156–166

Ilford to Calais by train

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5h 4mAverage Duration

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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, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 5h 4m.

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