There are 7 ways to get from Leigh to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Wigan North Western to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
7h 6m€185–332Bus via Dover
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700
12h 4m€41–71Train, bus
- Take the train from Wigan North Western to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
9h 29m€100–178Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Leigh to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
5h 20m€214–249Train via Manchester Piccadilly
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
7h 35m€186–338Bus
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
13h 46m€56–136Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Leigh to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
6h 16m€89–169
Leigh to Calais by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leigh to Calais is to bus via Dover which costs €40 - €75 and takes 12h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Leigh to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 20m and costs €210 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Leigh station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Leigh Bus Station and arriving at Calais via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Leigh to Calais. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between Leigh and Calais is 696 km.
The best way to get from Leigh to Calais without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs €180 - €340.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Leigh to Calais, including transfers.
Leigh to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Leigh to Calais train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.
The best way to get from Leigh to Calais is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs €180 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 12h 4m.
What companies run services between Leigh, Wigan, England and Calais, France?
You can take a bus from St Mary's Way to Calais Ville via Wallgate, Wigan North Western, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leigh Bus Station to Calais via Manchester Town Hall, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, London Victoria, and Dover in around 12h 4m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Wigan North Western to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Wigan North Western to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–150
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–150
- 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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- 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 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €40–110
- 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
- €10–55
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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More Questions & Answers
Leigh to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Calais is 1h ahead of Leigh. It is currently 3:02 AM in Leigh and 4:02 AM in Calais.
Leigh to Calais train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
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