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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Calais is to train and bus via Peterborough which costs €45 - €120 and takes 10h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 50m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Calais. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Calais Ville via Grantham, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Boston to Calais?

The distance between Boston and Calais is 597 km.

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

The best way to get from Boston to Calais without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs €90 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Boston to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Calais train from?

Boston to Calais train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Boston station.

What is the time difference between Boston and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Boston. It is currently 2:32 PM in Boston and 3:32 PM in Calais.

Where does the Boston to Calais train arrive?

Boston to Calais train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Grantham station.

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

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1094+ hotels available in Calais.

Boston to Calais - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, 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 Boston to Granthamtrain
2. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
6h 18m
€92–451
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Boston to Granthamtrain
2. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
8h 9m
€43–145
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Boston to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
3h 54m
Train, bus via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Peterborough to Finsbury Parktrain Peterborough - Horsham / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
10h 14m
€47–117
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Boston to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
4h 50m
€88–122

Boston to Calais by train

1Weekly Trains

6h 18mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Boston to Calais.

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Distance: 597.5 km
Duration: 6h 18m

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 18m.

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