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 - €24 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 - €24.

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 45m.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Calais?

The distance between Charing Cross and Calais is 155 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 45m and costs €16 - €30.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m 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 FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where does the Charing Cross to Calais bus arrive?

Charing Cross to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Calais station.

What is the time difference between Charing Cross and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Charing Cross. It is currently 6:04 PM in Charing Cross and 7:04 PM in Calais.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1015+ 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 - 4 ways to travel via bus, rideshare, and car

There are 4 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 Calais700 / ...
5h 45m
€16–30
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from London to Calais152.6 km
2h 54m
€8–24
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2h 9m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3h 6m
€57–77

Charing Cross to Calais by bus

266Weekly Buses

5h 45mAverage Duration

€16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 155.2 km
Duration: 5h 45m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Calais every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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