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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    5h 59m
    €144–249

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to London Victoriabus bus 816
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    8h 55m
    €59–154

  3. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    7h 54m
    €80–170

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Ipswich to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2h 48m
    €170–186

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Ipswich to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3h 44m
    €66–142

Ipswich to Calais by train, bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration7h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 481.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Calais Ville via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 59m.

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