There are 6 ways to get from Leicester 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 Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
4h 57m€162–267Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Asda to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Uk010 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N1700 / ...
10h 14m€32–59Train, bus
- Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N1700 / ...
8h 38m€82–140Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Leicester to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
4h 38m€61–130Bus via Dover
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700
8h 50m€38–80Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Leicester to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
3h 50m€188–211
Leicester to Calais Ferry Port by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Calais Ferry Port is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 10h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Leicester to Calais Ferry Port is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 3h 50m and costs €180 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Calais Ferry Port. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Calais via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Calais Ferry Port. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Leicester and Calais Ferry Port is 532 km.
The best way to get from Leicester to Calais Ferry Port without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €160 - €270.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Leicester to Calais Ferry Port, including transfers.
Leicester to Calais Ferry Port bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Calais Ferry Port train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
The best way to get from Leicester to Calais Ferry Port is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €160 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 8h 50m.
What companies run services between Leicester, England and Calais Ferry Port, France?
You can take a train from Leicester to Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe in around 4h 57m. 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 50m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.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
- €15–26
- 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
Bus from Asda to Finchley Road / O2 Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–55
- 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
Leicester to Calais Ferry Port bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Calais Ferry Port is 1h ahead of Leicester. It is currently 11:56 PM in Leicester and 12:56 AM in Calais Ferry Port.
Leicester to Calais Ferry Port train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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