There are 6 ways to get from Newhaven to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, car ferry, 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
best- 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 Villetrain Tgv
5h 52m€135–246Drive, car ferry
cheapest- Drive from Newhaven to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3h 16m€29–81Train, car ferry
- Take the train from Eastbourne to Ashford Internationaltrain Eastbourne - Ashford International
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
6h 35m€50–130Bus, 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 4m€40–115Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Newhaven to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2h 19m€156–165Train, 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 12m€54–140
Newhaven to Calais by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newhaven to Calais is to drive and car ferry which costs €29 - €85 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 and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Newhaven and Calais is 482 km.
The best way to get from Newhaven to Calais without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs €130 - €250.
It takes approximately 5h 52m 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 4:15 PM in Newhaven and 5:15 PM 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, and Lille Europe in around 5h 52m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Brighton to London Blackfriars
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
- 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) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- LeShuttle
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €137
- Website
- LeShuttle
- Standard fare
- €137
- 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
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18–45
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 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
- €8–50
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–50
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–50
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–50
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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