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

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There are 6 ways to get from Leicester 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 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 Villetrain train Tgv
    4h 59m
    €161–266

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Asda to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus bus Uk010 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus N380 / ...
    10h 13m
    €31–56

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus N380 / ...
    8h 11m
    €79–135

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Leicester to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    3h 42m
    €187–210

  5. Bus via Dover

    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 bus from Dover to Calaisbus bus 700
    8h 40m
    €36–78

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Leicester to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    4h 38m
    €61–131

Leicester to Calais by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 532.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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 and Lille Europe in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 8h 40m.

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