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How to get fromPurley to Calaisby car, car ferry, train (Eurostar, TGV), 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, TGV), 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
    €29–81

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus N380 / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    6h 23m
    €25–84

  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 30m
    €107–184

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

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

  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 59m
    €96–179

Purley to Calais by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€107Cheapest 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 30m.

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