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

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There are 6 ways to get from Penrith to Calais by train (Eurostar), bus, car ferry, car, car train, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    9h 13m
    €212–359

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Penrith to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    12h 50m
    €70–141

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Penrith to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    6h 30m
    €237–282

  4. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    10h 29m
    €154–280

  5. Bus, car ferry via Rail Station

    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 590
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    15h 5m
    €99–240

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Penrith to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    7h 26m
    €124–212

Penrith to Calais by train, foot, and tram

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€212Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 830.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 13m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Calais Ville via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 9h 13m.

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