What is the cheapest way to get from Tilbury to Calais?

The cheapest way to get from Tilbury to Calais is to drive and car ferry which costs €40 - €95 and takes 2h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tilbury to Calais?

The fastest way to get from Tilbury to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 1h 54m and costs €150 - €165.

Is there a direct train between Tilbury and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Tilbury to Calais. However, there are services departing from Tilbury Town and arriving at Calais Ville via Aldgate station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Calais Frethun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Tilbury to Calais?

The distance between Tilbury and Calais is 153 km.

How do I travel from Tilbury to Calais without a car?

The best way to get from Tilbury to Calais without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs €100 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Tilbury to Calais?

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Tilbury to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tilbury to Calais train from?

Tilbury to Calais train services, operated by c2c, depart from Tilbury Town station.

What is the time difference between Tilbury and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Tilbury. It is currently 1:11 PM in Tilbury and 2:11 PM in Calais.

Where does the Tilbury to Calais train arrive?

Tilbury to Calais train services, operated by c2c, arrive at London Fenchurch Street station.

How do I get a train ticket from Tilbury to Calais?

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1294+ hotels available in Calais.

Tilbury to Calais - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Tilbury to Calais by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar), bus, or car train

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Drive, car ferry
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1. Drive from Tilbury to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2h 50m
€42–94
Train
1. Take the train from Tilbury Town to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
5h 34m
€103–195
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 1700 / ...
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
7h 13m
€46–119
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Tilbury to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
1h 54m
€154–163

Tilbury to Calais by train, foot, and subway

60Weekly Services

5h 34mAverage Duration

€103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 153.3 km
Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a train from Tilbury Town to Calais Ville via London Fenchurch Street, Aldgate station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 5h 34m.

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