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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    6h 48m
    €167–295

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Skegness to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    5h 30m
    €68–140

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus 700
    9h 51m
    €85–164

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Skegness to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    4h 33m
    €194–220

  5. Train, bus via Peterborough

    1. Take the train from Skegness to Sleafordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sleaford to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Finsbury Parktrain train
    4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus 700
    11h 40m
    €106–188

Skegness to Calais by train

Calendar20Weekly Trains
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 635.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Skegness, England and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Skegness to Calais Ville via Grantham, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 6h 48m.

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