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How to get fromCalais to Channel Islandsby train, ferry, bus, car ferry, car or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Calais to Channel Islands by train, ferry, bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandrestrainTer
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris NordtrainTgv
    3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Alderneyferry
    10h 14m
    $179–269

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Stationbus035 / ...
    3. Take the car ferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry
    12h 17m
    $69–122

  3. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus700 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
    3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry
    17h 45m
    $77–150

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Calais to St Malo Ferry Portcar
    2. Take the ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Chauseyferry
    3. Take the ferry from Chausey to Granvilleferry
    4. Take the ferry from Granville to Jersey St Helierferry
    10h 24m
    $148–273

  5. Bus, train, car ferry via London

    1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
    3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry
    21h 36m
    $90–170

  6. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Jersey Airport

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
    4. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Jersey Airport (JER)planeLGW - JER
    6h 27m
    $149–641

  7. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Jersey Airport

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Jersey Airport (JER)planeLHR - JER
    6h 45m
    $152–837

  8. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Guernsey Airport

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
    4. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Guernsey Airport (GCI)planeLGW - GCI
    6h 32m
    $189–681

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Jersey Airport (JER) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Calais, France and Channel Islands, Guernsey?

There is no direct connection from Calais to Channel Islands. However, you can take the train to Lille Flandres, take the train to Paris Nord, walk to Gare Magenta, take the train to Haussmann Saint-Lazare, walk to Paris St Lazare, take the train to Cherbourg, walk to Port Of Cherbourg, then take the ferry to Alderney. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Guernsey St Peter Port via London Victoria, Seldown Coach Station, and Poole in around 12h 17m.

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