There are 6 ways to get from Rushden to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Wellingborough to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
5h 30m€142–247Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus Mk1
- Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus A31 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700
10h 29m€28–51Bus via Dover
- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700
9h 2m€30–60Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Rushden to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
3h 27m€176–194Bus #2
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus Mk1
- Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Green Line Coach Stationbus 757
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700
10h 31m€32–49Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Rushden to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
4h 23m€51–114
Rushden to Calais by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rushden to Calais is to bus which costs €28 - €55 and takes 10h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Rushden to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 3h 27m and costs €170 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Rushden to Calais. However, there are services departing from BP Garage and arriving at Calais via Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Rushden to Calais. However, there are services departing from Wellingborough and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Rushden and Calais is 485 km.
The best way to get from Rushden to Calais without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs €140 - €250.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Rushden to Calais, including transfers.
Rushden to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Rushden to Calais train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Wellingborough station.
The best way to get from Rushden to Calais is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs €140 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 2m.
What companies run services between Rushden, Northamptonshire, England and Calais, France?
You can take a bus from (Rushden) Adnitt Road to Calais Ville via Rail Station Forecourt, Wellingborough, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from BP Garage to Calais via Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 9h 2m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Wellingborough to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- 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
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Airport Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–19
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
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
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
- Phone
- 01733207860
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/east
Bus from Bus Station to Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/east
- Phone
- 0344 801 7261
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Airport Bus Station to Green Line Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/airport-services/greenline
- 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
Rushden to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Calais is 1h ahead of Rushden. It is currently 9:07 AM in Rushden and 10:07 AM in Calais.
Rushden to Calais train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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