There are 5 ways to get from London to Étaples by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, 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 London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Etaples Le Touquettrain Ter
3h 39m€110–195Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Etaples Le Touquettrain Ter
7h 1m€26–47Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from London to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Étaplescar
2h 36m€165–179Bus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700
- Take the bus from Calais Ville to Etaples Le Touquetbus
8h 7m€29–46Drive, car ferry
- Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Étaplescar
3h 59m€41–103
London to Étaples by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London to Étaples is to bus and train which costs €25 - €50 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from London to Étaples is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 2h 36m and costs €160 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from London to Étaples. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Etaples Le Touquet via Dover, Terminal Ferry and Calais Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from London to Étaples. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Etaples Le Touquet via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between London and Étaples is 425 km.
The best way to get from London to Étaples without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €110 - €200.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from London to Étaples, including transfers.
London to Étaples bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.
London to Étaples train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from London to Étaples is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €110 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 8h 7m.
What companies run services between London, England and Étaples, France?
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Etaples Le Touquet via Lille Europe in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Etaples Le Touquet via Dover, Calais, Terminal Ferry, Gare Sncf, and Calais Ville in around 8h 7m.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Europe to Etaples Le Touquet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Calais Ville to Etaples Le Touquet
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Etaples Le Touquet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Calais Ville to Etaples Le Touquet
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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 London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- 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
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Calais Ville to Etaples Le Touquet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-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
London to Étaples bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dover station.
Étaples is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 8:55 PM in London and 9:55 PM in Étaples.
London to Étaples train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Lille Europe station.
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