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

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There are 6 ways to get from Leicester 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 Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    5h 37m
    €173–278

  2. Bus, car ferry via London

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Asda to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    10h 1m
    €58–138

  3. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain 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 51m
    €99–187

  4. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 440 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    9h 5m
    €62–140

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Leicester to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    3h 42m
    €193–219

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Leicester to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    4h 38m
    €85–170

Leicester to Calais by train

Calendar60Weekly Trains
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 532.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 5h 37m.

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