There are 5 ways to get from Lincoln to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry
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 Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
5h 49m€154–264Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 451
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
11h 20m€51–112Train, bus
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to London Blackfriarstrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700
9h 45m€85–180Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Lincoln to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
4h 15m€194–220Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Lincoln to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
5h 11m€68–140
Lincoln to Calais by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Calais is to bus which costs €50 - €120 and takes 11h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 4h 15m and costs €190 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Lincoln station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Rail Station Car Park and arriving at Calais via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
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 Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Lincoln and Calais is 593 km.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Calais without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs €150 - €270.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Lincoln to Calais, including transfers.
Lincoln to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.
Lincoln to Calais train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newark North Gate station.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Calais is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs €150 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 11h 20m.
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, and Lille Europe in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 11h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Newark North Gate to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Lincoln Central to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- 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
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Lincoln Central to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Peterborough to London Blackfriars
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- 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
- €14–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Rail Station Car Park to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–90
- 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
Lincoln to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Calais is 1h ahead of Lincoln. It is currently 3:21 PM in Lincoln and 4:21 PM 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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