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

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There are 6 ways to get from Blackpool to Calais by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    7h 56m
    €110–554

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 540 / ...
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus bus 700 / ...
    12h 40m
    €33–100

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train Preston - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus 700 / ...
    9h 59m
    €70–280

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    6h 6m

  5. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Salford Crescenttrain train
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus 700 / ...
    14h 15m
    €35–105

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    7h 2m
    €124–173

Blackpool to Calais by train and foot

Calendar76Weekly Services
Duration7h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€110Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 56m. 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 40m.

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