There are 6 ways to get from Penzance to Calais by train (Eurostar), bus, car ferry, car, car train, or 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 Penzance to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
10h 8m€248–454Bus, car ferry via London
cheapest- Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
15h 36m€74–147Bus, car ferry
- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 406 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
14h 55m€101–245Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Penzance to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
6h 39m€236–280Train, bus, car ferry
- Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
11h 43m€187–364Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Penzance to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
7h 37m€123–211
Penzance to Calais by train, subway, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Calais is to bus and car ferry via London which costs €70 - €150 and takes 15h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Penzance to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 6h 39m and costs €230 - €280.
No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Calais. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Calais Ville via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
The distance between Penzance and Calais is 859 km.
The best way to get from Penzance to Calais without a car is to train which takes 10h 8m and costs €240 - €460.
It takes approximately 10h 8m to get from Penzance to Calais, including transfers.
Penzance to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Calais is 1h ahead of Penzance. It is currently 5:47 PM in Penzance and 6:47 PM in Calais.
Penzance to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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What companies run services between Penzance, England and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Penzance to Calais Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 10h 8m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Penzance to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €150–290
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Penzance to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €150–290
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–170
- 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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