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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain 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
    9h 16m
    €258–465

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station 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
    15h
    €57–134

  3. Bus, car ferry via London

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 406 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    14h 55m
    €88–235

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Penzance to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    6h 39m
    €234–278

  5. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    11h 43m
    €179–366

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Penzance to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    7h 37m
    €109–199

Penzance to Calais by train and subway

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration9h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€258Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 865 km
  • Duration: 9h 16m

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, and Lille Europe in around 9h 16m.

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