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

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There are 8 ways to get from Penrith to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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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 Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    8h 26m
    €223–376

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Booth's Supermarket to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus N380 / ...
    13h 19m
    €55–92

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to London Eustontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus N380 / ...
    10h 48m
    €139–232

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Penrith to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    6h 30m
    €236–281

  5. Train, fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane plane MAN - BVA
    3. Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare routièrebus bus
    4. Take the train from Amiens to Calais Villetrain train
    9h 47m
    €106–256

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Penrith to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    7h 26m
    €110–201

  7. Train, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane plane MAN - CRL
    3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain train
    4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train
    9h 56m
    €112–308

  8. Train, fly to Brussels Airport

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane MAN - BRU
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train
    4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain train
    8h 32m
    €159–341

Penrith to Calais by train and foot

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration8h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€223Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 836 km
  • Duration: 8h 26m

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, and Lille Europe in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Booth's Supermarket to Calais via Finchley Road Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 13h 19m.

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