There are 5 ways to get from Tunbridge Wells to Calais by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar), train, bus, 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.
Drive, car ferry
best- Drive from Tunbridge Wells to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2h 44m€46–113Train
- Take the train from Tunbridge Wells to London Bridgetrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
5h 13m€133–228Train, bus, car ferry
- Take the train from East Grinstead to London Victoriatrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
8h 19m€57–133Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Tunbridge Wells to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
1h 46m€152–158Bus, train
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Blackfriars Stationbus 786
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
6h 23m
Tunbridge Wells to Calais by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tunbridge Wells to Calais is to drive and car ferry which costs €45 - €120 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Tunbridge Wells to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 1h 46m and costs €150 - €160.
No, there is no direct train from Tunbridge Wells to Calais. However, there are services departing from Tunbridge Wells and arriving at Calais Ville via London Bridge, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Tunbridge Wells and Calais is 129 km.
The best way to get from Tunbridge Wells to Calais without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €130 - €230.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Tunbridge Wells to Calais, including transfers.
Tunbridge Wells to Calais train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Tunbridge Wells station.
Calais is 1h ahead of Tunbridge Wells. It is currently 2:22 AM in Tunbridge Wells and 3:22 AM in Calais.
Tunbridge Wells to Calais train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.
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What companies run services between Tunbridge Wells, England and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Tunbridge Wells to Calais Ville via London Bridge, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Tunbridge Wells to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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