What is the cheapest way to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Calais?

The cheapest way to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Calais is to train and bus which costs €30 - €90 and takes 8h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Calais?

The fastest way to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 46m and costs €70 - €100.

How far is it from Clacton-on-Sea to Calais?

The distance between Clacton-on-Sea and Calais is 271 km.

How do I travel from Clacton-on-Sea to Calais without a car?

The best way to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Calais without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 17m and costs €30 - €90.

How long does it take to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Calais?

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Calais, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Clacton-on-Sea and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Clacton-on-Sea. It is currently 4:50 AM in Clacton-on-Sea and 5:50 AM in Calais.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1065+ hotels available in Calais.

Clacton-on-Sea to Calais - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 3 ways to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Calais by 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Clacton-on-Sea to London Liverpool StreetClacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to CalaisN814 / ...
8h 17m
€31–89
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Clacton-on-Sea to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2h 50m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Clacton-on-Sea to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3h 46m
€70–96

Clacton-on-Sea to Calais by train, subway, foot, and bus

143Weekly Services

8h 17mAverage Duration

€31Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Calais.

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Distance: 270.8 km
Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Clacton-on-Sea, England and Calais, France?

There is no direct connection from Clacton-on-Sea to Calais. However, you can take the train to London Liverpool Street, walk to Liverpool Street station, take the subway to Victoria station, walk to London Victoria, then take the bus to Calais. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Clacton-on-Sea to Calais via Folkestone and Calais-Fréthun in around 2h 50m.

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