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

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There are 10 ways to get from Calais to Manchester 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 Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    5h 34m
    £154–270

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus bus 1700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    9h 35m
    £29–52

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus bus 1700 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    6h 49m
    £78–136

  4. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Folkestone to Manchestercar car
    5h 47m
    £178–214

  5. Train, train to Brussels Airport, 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
    5h 52m
    £104–293

  6. Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus bus 1700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    10h 4m
    £45–112

  7. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Port of Dover to Manchestercar car
    6h 37m
    £72–140

  8. Train, bus to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Amienstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Gare routière to Aéroportbus bus
    3. Fly from Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BVA - MAN
    7h 41m
    £54–186

  9. Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain train
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain train
    3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CDG - MAN
    5h 51m
    £90–288

  10. Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, 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. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airportbus bus
    4. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CRL - MAN
    6h 37m
    £75–248

Calais to Manchester by train and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 411.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Manchester Piccadilly via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Shudehill Interchange via London Victoria in around 9h 35m.

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