There are 5 ways to get from Lincoln to Calais by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Newark North Gate to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
6h 41m€170–282Bus, car ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 451
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
11h 1m€73–160Train, bus, car ferry
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to London Blackfriarstrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
9h 26m€116–217Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Lincoln to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
4h 15m€199–226Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Lincoln to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
5h 11m€91–178
Lincoln to Calais by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Calais is to bus and car ferry which costs €70 - €160 and takes 11h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 4h 15m and costs €190 - €230.
No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Calais. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Central and arriving at Calais Ville via Newark North Gate, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Lincoln and Calais is 587 km.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Calais without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs €170 - €290.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Lincoln to Calais, including transfers.
Lincoln to Calais train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newark North Gate station.
Calais is 1h ahead of Lincoln. It is currently 10:59 AM in Lincoln and 11:59 AM in Calais.
Lincoln to Calais train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
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What companies run services between Lincoln, England and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Calais Ville via Newark North Gate, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 41m.
Train from Newark North Gate to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Lincoln Central to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- Eurostar
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Lincoln Central to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Peterborough to London Blackfriars
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–65
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- LeShuttle
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €140
- Website
- LeShuttle
- Standard fare
- €140
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station Car Park to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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