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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    6h 9m
    €189–300

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    9h 55m
    €62–153

  3. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    8h 23m
    €115–209

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Derby to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    4h 7m
    €201–230

  5. Bus, car ferry via Leicester

    1. Take the bus from Copeland Street to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Sky
    2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 440 / ...
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    4. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    11h 33m
    €67–148

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Derby to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    5h 3m
    €93–181

Derby to Calais by train

Calendar60Weekly Trains
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€189Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 579.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 9m

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 Calais Frethun in around 6h 9m.

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