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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Calais is to drive and car ferry which costs €55 - €120 and takes 5h 2m.

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 5h 2m and costs €55 - €120.

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 23m.

How far is it from Boston to Calais?

The distance between Boston and Calais is 598 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 23m and costs €100 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m 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 4:40 PM in Boston and 5:40 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 1196+ hotels available in Calais.

Boston to Calais - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

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

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 23m
€104–284
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Boston to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
5h 2m
€57–119
Train, bus, car ferry
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 Doverbus 700 / ...
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
8h 38m
€74–183
Train, bus, car ferry via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Peterborough to London Blackfriarstrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
11h 3m
€63–164
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Boston to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
4h 1m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Boots to Central Bus Stationbus B5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 451
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
13h 28m

Boston to Calais by train

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6h 23mAverage Duration

€104Cheapest 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 23m

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 23m.

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