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

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

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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 Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    5h 9m
    €143–258

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus A8 / ...
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    4. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus bus 700
    9h 22m
    €34–73

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus N380 / ...
    8h 14m
    €54–98

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Ipswich to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2h 48m
    €171–187

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Ipswich to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3h 44m
    €45–107

Ipswich to Calais by train and subway

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 487.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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, and Lille Europe in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Calais via Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 9h 22m.

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