There are 6 ways to get from Calais to Whitby by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car train, car, 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- 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 Darlingtontrain
- Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain
9h 20m£178–307Bus via Leeds
cheapest- Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 700
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
13h 46m£33–56Bus, train
- Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 700
- Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus 840
10h 6m£65–126Eurotunnel, drive
- Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
- Drive from Folkestone to Whitbycar
6h 14m£193–229Bus
- Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 700
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Rail Stationbus 436 / ...
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus 840
13h 18m£49–116Car ferry, drive
- Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
- Drive from Port of Dover to Whitbycar
7h 5m£83–161
Calais to Whitby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Whitby is to bus via Leeds which costs £30 - £60 and takes 13h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Whitby is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 6h 14m and costs £190 - £230.
No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Boyes via London Victoria and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Whitby via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, King's Cross and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
The distance between Calais and Whitby is 515 miles.
The best way to get from Calais to Whitby without a car is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs £170 - £310.
It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from Calais to Whitby, including transfers.
Calais to Whitby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.
Calais to Whitby 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 Whitby is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs £170 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 13h 18m.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Whitby via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross, and Darlington in around 9h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Boyes via London Victoria and Rail Station in around 13h 18m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact 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 Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £60–85
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Darlington to Whitby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
- 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
- +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 London Victoria to Leeds City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01653 692556
- customer.services@transdevbus.co.uk
- Website
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from Rail Station to Boyes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/coastliner/
- Standard Adult Single
- £3
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/coastliner/
- Standard Adult Single
- £3
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from London Victoria to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–95
- 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 Whitby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Whitby is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 4:39 AM in Calais and 3:39 AM in Whitby.
Calais to Whitby train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.
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