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How to get fromLondon Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Calaisby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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There are 4 ways to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    4h 21m
    €111–222

  2. Line 035 bus, bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 035 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    7h 6m
    €22–80

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2h 44m
    €161–173

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3h 40m
    €35–93

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Calais by train and subway

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 401.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between London Heathrow Airport (LHR), England and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Calais Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 4h 21m.

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