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How to get fromPenzance to Calais Ferry Portby train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car ferry, or car train

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There are 6 ways to get from Penzance to Calais Ferry Port by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car ferry, or car 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 14m
    €264–489

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 bus from Dover to Calaisbus bus 700
    14h 40m
    €84–188

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus N1700 / ...
    12h 33m
    €176–326

  4. Train, bus via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus 700
    14h 21m
    €166–358

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Penzance to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    7h 37m
    €109–200

  6. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Penzance to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    6h 47m
    €236–280

Penzance to Calais Ferry Port by train and bus

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration12h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 865 km
  • Duration: 9h 14m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Calais Ferry Port, 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 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 14h 40m.

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