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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Calais is to bus via Dover which costs €28 - €55 and takes 9h 55m.

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 1m and costs €90 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Calais?

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.

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 42m.

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 42m and costs €100 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Derby to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Calais bus from?

Derby to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Calais train from?

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

Train or bus from Derby to Calais?

The best way to get from Derby to Calais is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs €100 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 9h 53m.

Where does the Derby to Calais bus arrive?

Derby to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Derby and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Derby. It is currently 8:09 PM in Derby and 9:09 PM in Calais.

Where does the Derby to Calais train arrive?

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

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

Book your Derby to Calais train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Derby to Calais bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1059+ hotels available in Calais.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Derby 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 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 42m
€105–546
Bus via Dover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700 / ...
9h 55m
€28–55
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 1700 / ...
8h 19m
€57–189
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Derby to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
4h 5m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 1700 / ...
9h 53m
€31–65
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Derby to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
5h 1m
€93–129

Derby to Calais by train

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5h 42mAverage Duration

€105Cheapest Price

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Distance: 579.2 km
Duration: 5h 42m

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 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 9h 53m.

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