There are 6 ways to get from Newhaven to Calais by train, car ferry, train (Eurostar), bus, 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, car ferry
best- Take the train from Eastbourne to Ashford Internationaltrain Eastbourne - Ashford International
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
6h 34m€64–144Drive, car ferry
cheapest- Drive from Newhaven to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3h 16m€44–96Train
- Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
6h 36m€130–244Bus, car ferry
- Take the bus from Old Steine to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
10h 32m€54–135Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Newhaven to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2h 19m€155–165Train, bus, car ferry
- Take the train from Brighton to London Blackfriarstrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
8h 23m€67–153
Newhaven to Calais by bus, train, foot, and car ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newhaven to Calais is to drive and car ferry which costs €40 - €100 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Newhaven to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 2h 19m and costs €155 - €165.
No, there is no direct train from Newhaven to Calais. However, there are services departing from Newhaven Town and arriving at Calais Ville via Brighton, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Calais Frethun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between Newhaven and Calais is 167 km.
The best way to get from Newhaven to Calais without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 6h 34m and costs €60 - €150.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Newhaven to Calais, including transfers.
Newhaven to Calais train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Calais is 1h ahead of Newhaven. It is currently 7:22 AM in Newhaven and 8:22 AM in Calais.
Newhaven to Calais train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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What companies run services between Newhaven, East Sussex, England and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Newhaven Town to Calais Ville via Brighton, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 6h 36m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Eastbourne to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Old Steine to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–50
- Website
- National Express
- 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
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
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