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How to get fromSouth Shields to Calaisby train (Eurostar), train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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There are 6 ways to get from South Shields to Calais by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain train
    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
    7h 58m
    €225–359

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Interchange to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    12h 56m
    €80–194

  3. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    10h 12m
    €151–268

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from South Shields to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    6h 24m
    €243–290

  5. Bus, car ferry via London

    1. Take the bus from Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 598 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    14h 14m
    €99–196

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from South Shields to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    7h 20m
    €135–242

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  • Distance: 820.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Calais, France?

You can take a subway from South Shields to Calais Ville via Central Station, Newcastle, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 7h 58m.

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