There are 6 ways to get from Macclesfield 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 Macclesfield to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
6h€173–305Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700
12h 15m€60–150Train, bus
- Take the train from Macclesfield to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
8h 22m€88–151Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Macclesfield to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
5h 8m€206–237Train, bus via Oxford
- Take the train from Macclesfield to Oxfordtrain
- Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Green Line Coach Stationbus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700
11h 10m€103–148Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Macclesfield to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
6h 4m€81–157
Macclesfield to Calais by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Calais is to bus which costs €60 - €150 and takes 12h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 8m and costs €200 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Macclesfield station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Calais via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Calais. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Macclesfield and Calais is 640 km.
The best way to get from Macclesfield to Calais without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs €170 - €310.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Macclesfield to Calais, including transfers.
Macclesfield to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Macclesfield to Calais train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Macclesfield station.
The best way to get from Macclesfield to Calais is to train which takes 6h and costs €170 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €150 and takes 12h 15m.
What companies run services between Macclesfield, England and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Calais Ville via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to Calais via Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Central Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 12h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Macclesfield to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Macclesfield to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–150
- 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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- 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
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Macclesfield to Oxford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- 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 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
- €10–17
- 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
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Green Line Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €40–110
- 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
- €10–55
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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More Questions & Answers
Macclesfield to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Calais is 1h ahead of Macclesfield. It is currently 2:33 PM in Macclesfield and 3:33 PM in Calais.
Macclesfield to Calais train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
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