There are 6 ways to get from Rugby to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
5h 3m€131–271Train, bus via Milton Keynes
cheapest- Take the train from Rugby to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Central station to Luton Station Interchangebus Mk1
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Stationbus 757
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700
9h 42m€41–77Train, bus
- Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
7h 25m€46–117Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Rugby to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
3h 28m€183–204Bus
- Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 460 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700
10h 4m€41–88Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Rugby to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
4h 24m€57–124
Rugby to Calais by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Calais is to bus which costs €40 - €90 and takes 10h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Rugby to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 3h 28m and costs €180 - €210.
No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Calais. However, there are services departing from North Street and arriving at Calais via Pool Meadow Bus Station, London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Calais. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Rugby and Calais is 507 km.
The best way to get from Rugby to Calais without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs €130 - €280.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Rugby to Calais, including transfers.
Rugby to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Pool Meadow Bus Station.
Rugby to Calais train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.
The best way to get from Rugby to Calais is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs €130 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 10h 4m.
What companies run services between Rugby, England and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Rugby to Calais Ville via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Street to Calais via Transport Museum, Pool Meadow Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 10h 4m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Rugby to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Rugby to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Rugby to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Rugby to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–85
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Rugby to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–85
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Rugby to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–35
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Rugby to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
Train from Rugby to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–150
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €137
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Standard fare
- €137
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01733207860
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Central station to Luton Station Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/east
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Central station to Luton Station Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- €2–4
- Phone
- 0344 801 7261
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/airport-services/greenline
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–55
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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More Questions & Answers
Rugby to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Calais is 1h ahead of Rugby. It is currently 8:32 PM in Rugby and 9:32 PM in Calais.
Rugby to Calais train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
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