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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Calais is to bus which costs €60 - €150 and takes 12h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 7m and costs €90 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Calais. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Calais via Manchester Central Coach Station, London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Calais. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Calais Ville via Preston, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Calais?

The distance between Blackpool and Calais is 737 km.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Calais without a car is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs €100 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Blackpool to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Calais bus from?

Blackpool to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Calais train from?

Blackpool to Calais train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Calais?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Calais is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs €100 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €150 and takes 12h 45m.

Where does the Blackpool to Calais bus arrive?

Blackpool to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Blackpool and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Blackpool. It is currently 4:40 AM in Blackpool and 5:40 AM in Calais.

Where does the Blackpool to Calais train arrive?

Blackpool to Calais train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

How do I get a train ticket from Blackpool to Calais?

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 237+ hotels available in Calais.

Blackpool to Calais - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 8 ways to get from Blackpool to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
7h 17m
€100–319
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700 / ...
12h 45m
€62–146
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Preston - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
9h 38m
€67–183
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Blackpool to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
6h 6m
Train, fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane MAN - BVA
3. Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare routièrebus
4. Take the train from Amiens to Calais Villetrain
10h 3m
€79–249
Train, bus via Oxford
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxfordtrain
3. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Green Line Coach Stationbus
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
13h 47m
€137–209
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Blackpool to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
7h 7m
€95–150
Train, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain
9h 2m
€124–304

Blackpool to Calais by train and foot

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7h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 736.9 km
Duration: 7h 17m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Calais Ville via Preston, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Calais via Manchester Central Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 12h 45m.

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