There are 6 ways to get from Doncaster to Calais by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
6h 26m€73–416Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoriabus Ukn31 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
12h 50m€21–46Train, bus
- Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
8h 42m€33–142Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Doncaster to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
4h 32mBus via Dover
- Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 436
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
- Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700 / ...
10h 15m€37–65Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Doncaster to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
5h 28m€101–140
Doncaster to Calais by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Doncaster to Calais is to bus which costs €21 - €50 and takes 12h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Doncaster to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 28m and costs €100 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Doncaster to Calais. However, there are services departing from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 and arriving at Calais via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Calais. However, there are services departing from Doncaster and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Doncaster and Calais is 618 km.
The best way to get from Doncaster to Calais without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs €70 - €420.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Doncaster to Calais, including transfers.
Doncaster to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 station.
Doncaster to Calais train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.
The best way to get from Doncaster to Calais is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs €70 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 10h 15m.
What companies run services between Doncaster, England and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Doncaster to Calais Ville via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 10h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Doncaster to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €26–120
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from Doncaster to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–85
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
Train from Doncaster to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–60
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
- 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
- €75–260
- 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
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- 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
Doncaster to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Calais is 1h ahead of Doncaster. It is currently 10:27 AM in Doncaster and 11:27 AM in Calais.
Doncaster to Calais train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
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