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How to get fromChester to Calaisby train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    6h 18m
    €181–310

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus bus 700
    10h 45m
    €33–57

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain train Chester - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus N380 / ...
    8h 37m
    €89–151

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Chester to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    5h 17m
    €211–245

  5. Train, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 541 / ...
    4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus 700
    12h 33m
    €73–158

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    6h 13m
    €85–157

Chester to Calais by train and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€181Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 661 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Calais via London Victoria and Dover in around 10h 45m.

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