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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Calais is to bus which costs €28 - €70 and takes 8h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 32m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Calais via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Calais?

The distance between Bournemouth and Calais is 390 km.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Calais without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 51m and costs €35 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Bournemouth to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Calais bus from?

Bournemouth to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Calais bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Bournemouth and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Bournemouth. It is currently 6:02 AM in Bournemouth and 7:02 AM in Calais.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bournemouth to Calais?

Book your Bournemouth to Calais bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1095+ hotels available in Calais.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Calais by 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
7h 51m
€35–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
8h 57m
€28–67
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
3h 34m
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700 / ...
9h 20m
€28–67
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
4h 32m
€84–115

Bournemouth to Calais by train and bus

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7h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 389.8 km
Duration: 7h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 8h 57m.

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