There are 5 ways to get from Sussex to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train
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 Haywards Heath 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 7m€148–256Drive, car ferry
cheapest- Drive from Sussex to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3h 14m€29–84Train, bus, car ferry
- Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
8h 17m€55–140Bus, car ferry
- Take the bus from Old Steine to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
10h 46m€47–130Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Sussex to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2h 16m€155–163
Sussex to Calais by foot, bus, train, and car ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sussex to Calais is to drive and car ferry which costs €28 - €85 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Sussex to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 2h 16m and costs €155 - €165.
No, there is no direct train from Sussex to Calais. However, there are services departing from Haywards Heath and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Sussex and Calais is 451 km.
The best way to get from Sussex to Calais without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €140 - €260.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Sussex to Calais, including transfers.
Sussex to Calais train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Haywards Heath station.
Sussex to Calais train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
There are 1310+ hotels available in Calais.
What companies run services between Sussex, England and Calais, France?
You can take a vehicle from Sussex to Calais Ville via Haywards Heath, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 5h 7m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Haywards Heath to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Lewes to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- 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
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
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Old Steine to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18–45
- 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
- €9–55
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–55
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–55
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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