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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Calais is to drive and car ferry which costs €60 - €130 and takes 5h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 8m and costs €60 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Calais. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Derby to Calais?

The distance between Derby and Calais is 579 km.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Calais without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Derby to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Calais train from?

Derby to Calais train services, operated by East Midlands Trains, depart from Derby station.

What is the time difference between Derby and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Derby. It is currently 11:51 PM in Derby and 12:51 AM in Calais.

Where does the Derby to Calais train arrive?

Derby to Calais train services, operated by East Midlands Trains, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1196+ hotels available in Calais.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Derby to Calais by 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 Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
5h 48m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Derby to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
5h 8m
€64–129
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
8h 3m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
9h 34m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Derby to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
4h 7m
Bus, car ferry via London
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
9h 44m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 579.2 km
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe in around 5h 48m.

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