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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Calais is to bus via Dover which costs €30 - €85 and takes 11h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 13m and costs €110 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Calais. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Calais via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

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 18m.

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 18m and costs €120 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Chester to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Calais bus from?

Chester to Calais bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Calais train from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to Calais?

The best way to get from Chester to Calais is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs €120 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €30 - €85 and takes 11h 10m.

Where does the Chester to Calais bus arrive?

Chester to Calais bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Chester and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 5:17 PM in Chester and 6:17 PM 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Chester to Calais?

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1059+ hotels available in Calais.

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

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

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 18m
€129–744
Bus via Dover
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 bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700 / ...
11h 10m
€34–82
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N280 / ...
8h 30m
€80–418
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
5h 17m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 423 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N280 / ...
12h 29m
€35–69
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
6h 13m
€111–155

Chester to Calais by train and foot

1Weekly Services

6h 18mAverage Duration

€129Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chester to Calais.

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Distance: 661.1 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 11h 10m.

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