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

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There are 5 ways to get from Watford to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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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 Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    4h 31m
    €109–238

  2. Bus via Dover

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus N380 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus bus N280 / ...
    7h 6m
    €23–41

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Watford to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2h 41m
    €163–175

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus N380 / ...
    7h 38m
    €31–86

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Watford to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3h 37m
    €38–95

Watford to Calais by train and foot

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 402.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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, and Lille Europe in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clarendon Road to Calais via Black Boy PH, Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, and Dover in around 7h 6m.

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