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

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Calais is to bus and train which costs €27 - €50 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Calais is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo to Calais. However, there are services departing from Waterloo and arriving at Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Waterloo to Calais?

The distance between Waterloo and Calais is 223 km. The road distance is 211.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Waterloo to Calais without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €35 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Waterloo to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo to Calais train from?

Waterloo to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Where does the Waterloo to Calais train arrive?

Waterloo to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.

Can I drive from Waterloo to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Calais is 212 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Waterloo to Calais.

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

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1260+ hotels available in Calais.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Waterloo to Calais by train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
3h 31m
€40–64
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from WATERLOO Avenue Reine Astrid to BRUXELLES Midibus 123 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
5h 29m
€27–49
Drive 211.7 km
1. Drive from Waterloo to Calaiscar 211.7 km
2h 12m
€34–49
Train via Tournai
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain Trn / ...
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
4h 43m
€37–63

Waterloo to Calais by train and foot

142Weekly Services

3h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 223.4 km
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Waterloo, Belgium and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Waterloo to Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 31m.

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