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How to get fromLondon Paddington Station to Calaisby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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There are 5 ways to get from London Paddington Station 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 3m
    €100–185

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus N380 / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    6h 10m
    €20–75

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from London Paddington Station to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2h 19m
    €157–166

  4. Train via Calais Frethun

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    4h 49m
    €94–179

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from London Paddington Station to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3h 16m
    €32–88

London Paddington Station to Calais by subway and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 378 km
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between London Paddington Station, England and Calais, France?

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

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