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

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There are 5 ways to get from Purley to Calais by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, or car train

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Purley to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    2h 53m
    €31–86

  2. Bus via Dover

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus N380 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus bus N280 / ...
    6h 6m
    €21–40

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Purley to London St Pancras Intltrain 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
    4h 37m
    €113–210

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Purley to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    1h 55m
    €156–165

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus N380 / ...
    6h 51m
    €22–40

Purley to Calais by train

Calendar20Weekly Trains
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€113Cheapest 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 and Lille Europe in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Purley to Calais via London Victoria, London Victoria, and Dover in around 6h 6m.

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