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

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Purley to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    2h 53m
    €52–122

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 1700 / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    6h 32m
    €47–121

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    4h 46m
    €123–201

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Purley to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    1h 56m
    €158–167

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Holborn Stationbus bus N68
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    5h 58m
    €117–204

Purley to Calais by train and foot

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€123Cheapest 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, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 46m.

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