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How to get fromSandbanks to Calaisby train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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There are 5 ways to get from Sandbanks to Calais by train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain train
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    8h 16m
    €103–255

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    10h 32m
    €59–145

  3. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    9h 18m
    €87–209

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Sandbanks to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    3h 44m
    €186–208

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Sandbanks to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    4h 42m
    €73–138

Sandbanks to Calais by bus, train, foot, and subway

Calendar33Weekly Services
Duration8h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 566.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Sandbanks, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, England and Calais, France?

You can take a bus from Royal Motor Yacht Club to Calais Ville via Bournemouth Station, Bournemouth, London Waterloo Station, Embankment station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 8h 16m.

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