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

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Calais is to bus which costs €22 - €50 and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 2h 54m and costs €55 - €80.

How far is it from Basildon to Calais?

The distance between Basildon and Calais is 164 km.

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

The best way to get from Basildon to Calais without a car is to bus which takes 6h 41m and costs €22 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Basildon to Calais, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Basildon and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Basildon. It is currently 11:35 PM in Basildon and 12:35 AM in Calais.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1095+ hotels available in Calais.

Basildon to Calais - 3 ways to travel via car, car ferry, bus, and Eurotunnel

There are 3 ways to get from Basildon to Calais by car, car ferry, bus, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Basildon to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2h 54m
€56–76
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
6h 41m
€22–46
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basildon to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
1h 58m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Basildon to Calais.

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Distance: 164.1 km
Duration: 2h 54m

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

Atlantic Travel GB Ltd operates a bus from London Victoria to Calais every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 5h 30m. FlixBus also services this route every 2 hours.

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