There are 6 ways to get from Calais to Leeds by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car train, car, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain
5h 59m£145–247Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 1700 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 426 / ...
8h 43m£30–108Bus, train
- Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 1700 / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
7h 20m£77–122Eurotunnel, drive
- Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
- Drive from Folkestone to Leedscar
5h 10m£178–214Bus, train via Sheffield
- Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 700
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus
- Take the train from Meadowhall to Leedstrain
9h 36m£40–118Car ferry, drive
- Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
- Drive from Port of Dover to Leedscar
6h£73–136
Calais to Leeds by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Leeds is to bus which costs £29 - £110 and takes 8h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Leeds is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 5h 10m and costs £170 - £220.
No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Leeds station. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Leeds via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Calais and Leeds is 420 miles.
The best way to get from Calais to Leeds without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £140 - £250.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Calais to Leeds, including transfers.
Calais to Leeds bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.
Calais to Leeds train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
The best way to get from Calais to Leeds is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £140 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £110 and takes 8h 43m.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Leeds, England?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Leeds via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station via London Victoria in around 8h 43m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–85
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–85
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £117
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Standard fare
- £117
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Meadowhall to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Calais to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Calais to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Calais to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–90
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–75
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–45
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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More Questions & Answers
Calais to Leeds bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Leeds is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 2:27 AM in Calais and 1:27 AM in Leeds.
Calais to Leeds train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.
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