What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to Calais?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Calais is to bus and car ferry which costs €35 - €100 and takes 10h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Calais?

The fastest way to get from Chester to Calais is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs €180 - €310.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Calais. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Chester to Calais?

The distance between Chester and Calais is 661 km.

How do I travel from Chester to Calais without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to Calais without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs €180 - €310.

How long does it take to get from Chester to Calais?

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Chester to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Calais train from?

Chester to Calais train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

What is the time difference between Chester and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 5:27 AM in Chester and 6:27 AM in Calais.

Where does the Chester to Calais train arrive?

Chester to Calais train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester to Calais?

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1161+ hotels available in Calais.

Chester to Calais - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Chester to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
6h 17m
€181–305
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
10h 40m
€36–96
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
7h 46m
€94–193
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
5h 17m
Train, bus, car ferry via Manchester
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
13h 7m
€77–198
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
6h 18m
€83–155

Chester to Calais by train and foot

6Weekly Services

6h 17mAverage Duration

€181Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 661 km
Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Calais Ville via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 6h 17m.

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