There are 6 ways to get from Derby to Calais by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
6h 25m€97–477Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Copeland Street to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
11h 31m€27–68Train, bus
- Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
9h 12m€58–192Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Derby to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
4h 7mBus via Dover
- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
- Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700 / ...
10h 5m€30–72Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Derby to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
5h 3m€94–130
Derby to Calais by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Calais is to bus which costs €26 - €70 and takes 11h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Derby to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 3m and costs €90 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Calais via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
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 Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Derby and Calais is 574 km.
The best way to get from Derby to Calais without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs €95 - €480.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Derby to Calais, including transfers.
Derby to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Derby to Calais train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from Derby to Calais is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs €95 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 10h 5m.
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, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 10h 5m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Derby to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–170
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €75–270
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €40–65
- 1st Class
- €85–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €17–25
- Rail 1st Class
- €26–40
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01509 815637
- talk@kinchbus.co.uk
- Website
- kinchbus.co.uk
Bus from Copeland Street to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.kinchbus.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–45
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- €75–190
- On Foot
- €35–45
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More Questions & Answers
Derby to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Calais is 1h ahead of Derby. It is currently 3:08 PM in Derby and 4:08 PM in Calais.
Derby to Calais train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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