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How to get fromBoston to Calaisby bus, train, car ferry, car, or car train

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Calais by bus, train, car ferry, car, or car train

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensgate Bus Stnbus bus X12
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    6h 17m
    €136–299

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    5h 2m
    €59–120

  3. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Boston to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    4. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    8h 29m
    €72–176

  4. Train, bus, car ferry via Peterborough

    1. Take the train from Peterborough to London Blackfriarstrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    10h 45m
    €65–163

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Boston to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    4h 1m

Boston to Calais by train, subway, foot, bus, and car ferry

Calendar74Weekly Services
Duration8h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Boston to Calais. However, you can take the bus to Queensgate Bus Stn, walk to Peterborough, take the train to King's Cross, walk to London St Pancras Intl, take the train to Lille Europe, then take the train to Calais Ville. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Calais via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Sloane Square station, London Victoria, Dover, and Port of Dover in around 8h 29m.

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