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How to get fromCharing Cross to Calaisby train (Eurostar), bus, car ferry, rideshare, car, or car train

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There are 6 ways to get from Charing Cross to Calais by train (Eurostar), bus, car ferry, rideshare, car, or car train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    4h 28m
    €118–201

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from London to Calaisrideshare rideshare 152.6 km
    2h 54m
    €8–26

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 1700 / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    6h 9m
    €42–117

  4. Train via Calais Frethun

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    4h 59m
    €120–217

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Charing Cross to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2h 11m
    €161–170

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Charing Cross to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3h 7m
    €53–123

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  • Distance: 371.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a subway from Charing Cross station to Calais Ville via Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 28m.

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