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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Chester is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 10h 5m.

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 £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Chester. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

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 3m.

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 3m and costs £95 - £460.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Calais to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Chester bus from?

Calais to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.

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.

Train or bus from Calais to Chester?

The best way to get from Calais to Chester is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs £95 - £460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Calais to Chester bus arrive?

Calais to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Calais and Chester?

Chester is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 2:48 AM in Calais and 1:48 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?

Book your Calais to Chester train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Calais to Chester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1016+ hotels available in Chester.

Calais to Chester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Calais to Chester by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car train, car, plane, 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 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 3m
£95–452
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus Uk021 / ...
10h 5m
£26–41
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
7h 20m
£61–203
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Chestercar
5h 20m
Train, bus to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Amienstrain
2. Take the bus from Gare routière to Aéroportbus
3. Fly from Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BVA - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
8h 47m
£76–184
Bus via Calais
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus 423 / ...
14h 10m
£30–55
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Drive from Port of Dover to Chestercar
6h 16m
£90–136
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
8h 28m
£85–236

Calais to Chester by train and foot

79Weekly Services

7h 3mAverage Duration

£95Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Calais to Chester.

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Distance: 407.3 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

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 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Chester Bus Interchange via London Victoria in around 10h 5m.

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