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How to get fromPaddington to Calaisby train (Eurostar), bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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There are 4 ways to get from Paddington to Calais by train (Eurostar), bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    4h 56m
    €122–204

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus N870 / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    6h 20m
    €42–108

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Paddington to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2h 22m
    €162–173

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Paddington to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3h 18m
    €54–125

Paddington to Calais by subway, train, and tram

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 372.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Paddington, England and Calais, France?

You can take a subway from Paddington to Calais Ville via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 56m.

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