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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    9h 30m
    €144–509

  2. Train, bus via Dover

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carlisle to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus bus 700 / ...
    15h 47m
    €50–138

  3. Train, bus via London

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus 700 / ...
    11h 14m
    €101–355

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Dumfries to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    7h 25m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus 700 / ...
    15h 38m
    €52–103

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dumfries to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    8h 26m
    €149–209

Dumfries to Calais by train and foot

Calendar76Weekly Services
Duration9h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€144Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Calais Ville via Carlisle, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 9h 30m.

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