There are 5 ways to get from London to Calais by train (Eurostar), bus, car ferry, rideshare, 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 London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
3h 46m€96–167Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from London to Calais152.6 km
2h 54m€8–25Bus, car ferry
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 1700 / ...
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
5h€32–81Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from London to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2h 11m€157–167Drive, car ferry
- Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3h 7m€44–97
London to Calais by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London to Calais is to rideshare which costs €8 - €25 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from London to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 2h 11m and costs €155 - €170.
No, there is no direct train from London to Calais. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Calais Ville via Gare Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between London and Calais is 368 km.
The best way to get from London to Calais without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs €95 - €170.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from London to Calais, including transfers.
London to Calais train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
Calais is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 4:22 PM in London and 5:22 PM in Calais.
London to Calais train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your London to Calais train tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between London, England and Calais, France?
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Calais Ville via Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 46m.
- 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
- €75–130
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
- 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
- €22–65
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–65
- Website
- Irish Ferries
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from London to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–25
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
Want to know more about travelling around France
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 1298+ hotels available in Calais.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London and Calais. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.