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How to get fromCalais to Chesterby train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car train, car, plane, or car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Calais to Chester by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car train, car, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain train
    6h 9m
    £149–269

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus bus 1700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus Uk021 / ...
    10h 5m
    £28–52

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus bus 1700 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain train London Euston - Chester / ...
    7h 24m
    £73–136

  4. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Folkestone to Chestercar car
    5h 20m
    £183–214

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain train
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRU - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    7h 40m
    £120–309

  6. Bus, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus bus 700
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain train
    10h 39m
    £61–141

  7. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Port of Dover to Chestercar car
    6h 11m
    £72–140

Calais to Chester by train and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 406.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Chester via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Chester Bus Interchange via London Victoria in around 10h 5m.

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