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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    5h 15m
    €125–232

  2. Line 142 bus, bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Beechen Grove to Brent Cross Shopping Centrebus bus 142
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    8h 11m
    €45–116

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Watford to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2h 41m
    €167–179

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Watford to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3h 37m
    €59–131

Watford to Calais by train, foot, and tram

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 396.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Calais Ville via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 15m.

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