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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Chester is to car ferry and bus which costs £30 - £90 and takes 11h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Chester is to car ferry and drive which takes 6h 16m and costs £70 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Chester. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Chester via Lille Europe and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Calais to Chester?

The distance between Calais and Chester is 410 miles.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Chester without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs £140 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Calais to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Chester train from?

Calais to Chester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

What is the time difference between Calais and Chester?

Chester is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 2:07 AM in Calais and 1:07 AM in Chester.

Where does the Calais to Chester train arrive?

Calais to Chester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1062+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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

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 Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain
7h
£149–271
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus
11h 15m
£31–86
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain
8h 33m
£76–172
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Chestercar
5h 20m
Car ferry, bus, train via Birmingham
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
5. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain
11h 53m
£64–174
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Drive from Port of Dover to Chestercar
6h 16m
£71–138

Calais to Chester by train and foot

57Weekly Services

7hAverage Duration

£149Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Calais to Chester.

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Distance: 407.2 mi
Duration: 7h

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Chester via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 7h.

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