What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Calais?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Calais is to rideshare which costs €8 - €25 and takes 2h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Calais?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Calais is to rideshare which takes 2h 54m and costs €8 - €25.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Charing Cross to Calais. However, there are services departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at Calais via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Calais?

The distance between Charing Cross and Calais is 215 km.

How do I travel from Charing Cross to Calais without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Calais without a car is to bus which takes 5h 53m and costs €20 - €40.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross to Calais?

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Charing Cross to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Calais bus from?

Charing Cross to Calais bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from London Victoria station.

Where does the Charing Cross to Calais bus arrive?

Charing Cross to Calais bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Calais station.

What is the time difference between Charing Cross and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Charing Cross. It is currently 1:58 PM in Charing Cross and 2:58 PM in Calais.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1100+ hotels available in Calais.

Can I share a ride from Charing Cross to Calais?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Charing Cross and Calais. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Charing Cross to Calais - 5 ways to travel via bus, rideshare, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Charing Cross to Calais by bus, rideshare, car, car train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
5h 53m
€20–36
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from London to Calaisrideshare 152.6 km
2h 54m
€8–25
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700 / ...
6h 9m
€20–36
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2h 10m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3h 7m
€57–77

Charing Cross to Calais by bus

266Weekly Buses

5h 53mAverage Duration

€20Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Charing Cross to Calais.

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Distance: 215.4 km
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Calais, France?

Atlantic Travel GB Ltd operates a bus from London Victoria to Calais every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 5h 30m. FlixBus also services this route every 2 hours.

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