There are 5 ways to get from Ipswich to Calais Ferry Port by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car ferry, or car train
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Train
best- Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
5h 7m€143–258Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717
- Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus A8 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700
9h 32m€35–74Train, bus
- Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N1700 / ...
8h 44m€55–98Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Ipswich to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3h 44m€45–106Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Ipswich to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2h 56m€172–187
Ipswich to Calais Ferry Port by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Calais Ferry Port is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 9h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Calais Ferry Port is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 2h 56m and costs €170 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Calais Ferry Port. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Calais via Coach Station, London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Calais Ferry Port. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Calais Ville via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Ipswich and Calais Ferry Port is 487 km.
The best way to get from Ipswich to Calais Ferry Port without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €140 - €260.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Ipswich to Calais Ferry Port, including transfers.
Ipswich to Calais Ferry Port bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.
Ipswich to Calais Ferry Port train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
The best way to get from Ipswich to Calais Ferry Port is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €140 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 9h 32m.
What companies run services between Ipswich, England and Calais Ferry Port, 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 7m. 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 32m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €137
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Standard fare
- €137
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–55
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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More Questions & Answers
Ipswich to Calais Ferry Port bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Calais Ferry Port is 1h ahead of Ipswich. It is currently 2:35 AM in Ipswich and 3:35 AM in Calais Ferry Port.
Ipswich to Calais Ferry Port train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.
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