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

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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

  2. Bus via Dover

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus N380 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus bus N280 / ...
    7h 8m
    €17–31

  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 23m
    €110–196

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

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

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus N380 / ...
    7h 10m
    €26–67

Ilford to Calais by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€110Cheapest 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 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ilford Broadway to Calais via Tottenham Court Road Station, Sloane Square, London Victoria, and Dover in around 7h 8m.

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