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

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Basildon to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    2h 54m
    €52–122

  2. Train

    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 3m
    €129–218

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 1700 / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    7h 9m
    €55–125

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Basildon to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    1h 58m
    €160–170

  5. Train via Calais Frethun

    1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    5h 45m
    €131–221

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  • Distance: 164.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 54m

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

You can take a train from Basildon to Calais Ville via London Fenchurch Street, Aldgate station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 3m.

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