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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston 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
    7h 6m
    €176–333

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 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
    12h 46m
    €75–156

  3. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Preston 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
    8h 27m
    €101–243

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Preston to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    5h 40m
    €226–265

  5. Train, bus, car ferry via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    4. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    13h 30m
    €87–194

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Preston to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    6h 36m
    €118–217

Preston to Calais by train, foot, and tram

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration7h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 703.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Calais Ville via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 6m.

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