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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Boston to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham 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 5m
    €148–275

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    4h 57m
    €61–130

  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 carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    8h 47m
    €76–196

  4. Bus, line 37 bus, train, line 19 bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus B3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensgate Bus Stnbus bus 37 / ...
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Finsbury Parktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Finsbury Park Interchange to Sloane Squarebus bus 19 / ...
    5. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    6. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    11h 9m
    €68–170

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Boston to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    4h 1m
    €187–210

  6. Bus, train

    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 Frethuntrain train Ter
    6h 43m
    €120–276

Boston to Calais by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 597.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Boston to Calais Ville via Grantham, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 6h 5m.

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