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

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There are 5 ways to get from Basildon to Calais by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar, TGV), 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
    €30–86

  2. Train

    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 Villetrain train Tgv
    4h 46m
    €109–204

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus N380 / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    6h 58m
    €34–118

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Basildon to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    1h 58m
    €157–166

  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 42m
    €104–199

Basildon to Calais by train, foot, and subway

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€109Cheapest Price
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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, and Lille Europe in around 4h 46m.

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