There are 6 ways to get from Barnsley to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intl
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais VilleTer
7h 4m€102–611Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A23 to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals564 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to CalaisN814 / ...
11h 6m€27–69Train, bus
- Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras IntlSheffield - London St Pancras International
- Take the bus from London Victoria to CalaisN814 / ...
9h 43m€55–235Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Barnsley to Folkestone
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
4h 45mBus via Dover
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoria
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
- Take the bus from Dover to Calais700 / ...
11h 3m€31–76Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Barnsley to Port of Dover
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
5h 41m€105–146
Barnsley to Calais by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Calais is to bus which costs €27 - €70 and takes 11h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 41m and costs €100 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Calais. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Calais via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Calais. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Calais Ville via Sheffield, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Barnsley and Calais is 663 km.
The best way to get from Barnsley to Calais without a car is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs €100 - €650.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Barnsley to Calais, including transfers.
Barnsley to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
Barnsley to Calais train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.
The best way to get from Barnsley to Calais is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs €100 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €30 - €80 and takes 11h 3m.
What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Barnsley to Calais Ville via Sheffield, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Calais via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, London Victoria, and Dover in around 11h 3m.
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- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–200
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €100–340
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €40–65
- 1st Class
- €85–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €25–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €25–35
- 1st Class
- €45–60
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €13–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Barnsley Interchange/A23 to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–45
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- €75–190
- On Foot
- €35–45
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More Questions & Answers
Barnsley to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Calais is 1h ahead of Barnsley. It is currently 6:50 PM in Barnsley and 7:50 PM in Calais.
Barnsley to Calais train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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