What is the cheapest way to get from Purley to Calais?

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Calais is to bus and car ferry which costs €35 - €100 and takes 6h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Purley to Calais?

The fastest way to get from Purley to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 1h 55m and costs €155 - €170.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to Calais. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Gare Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Purley to Calais?

The distance between Purley and Calais is 163 km.

How do I travel from Purley to Calais without a car?

The best way to get from Purley to Calais without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs €100 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Purley to Calais?

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Purley to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Calais train from?

Purley to Calais train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

What is the time difference between Purley and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Purley. It is currently 9:15 PM in Purley and 10:15 PM in Calais.

Where does the Purley to Calais train arrive?

Purley to Calais train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Lille Europe station.

How do I get a train ticket from Purley to Calais?

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1298+ hotels available in Calais.

Purley to Calais - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Purley to Calais by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar), bus, or car train

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Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Purley to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2h 53m
€44–96
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 1700 / ...
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
6h 32m
€39–100
Train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
5h 24m
€103–185
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Purley to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
1h 55m
€156–166

Purley to Calais by train and tram

50Weekly Services

5h 24mAverage Duration

€103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 162.8 km
Duration: 2h 53m

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

You can take a train from Purley to Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 24m.

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