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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Durham is to bus via Middlesbrough which costs £26 - £40 and takes 16h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Durham is to car ferry and drive which takes 7h 6m and costs £100 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Durham. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Sutton Street via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Durham. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Durham via Lille Europe and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

How far is it from Calais to Durham?

The distance between Calais and Durham is 485 miles.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Durham without a car is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs £90 - £430.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Calais to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Durham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Calais to Durham train from?

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

Train or bus from Calais to Durham?

The best way to get from Calais to Durham is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs £90 - £430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 11h 30m.

Where does the Calais to Durham bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Calais and Durham?

Durham is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 10:25 AM in Calais and 9:25 AM in Durham.

Where does the Calais to Durham train arrive?

Calais to Durham 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 Durham?

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1707+ hotels available in Durham.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Calais to Durham 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 King's Cross to Durhamtrain
7h 13m
£90–422
Bus via Middlesbrough
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Station Stand 11bus
3. Take the bus from Victoria Road - Grand Hotel to Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridgebus 59
16h 4m
£26–39
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Durhamtrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
8h 15m
£55–192
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Durhamcar
6h 10m
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Newcastle (NCL)plane CDG - NCL
7h 31m
£90–268
Bus
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Sutton Streetbus 598
11h 30m
£31–58
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Drive from Port of Dover to Durhamcar
7h 6m
£106–162
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
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 Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
7h 54m
£102–509

Calais to Durham by train and foot

79Weekly Services

7h 13mAverage Duration

£90Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Calais to Durham.

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Distance: 482.2 mi
Duration: 7h 13m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Durham via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Sutton Street via London Victoria in around 11h 30m.

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