There are 6 ways to get from Ely to Calais by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Ely 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 3m€80–357Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
8h 19m€40–73Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Ely to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2h 58mTrain, bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
- Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus A8 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
9h 49m€42–88Bus
- Take the bus from Parkside to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 491
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
- Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700 / ...
9h 58m€45–81Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Ely to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3h 54m€74–101
Ely to Calais by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ely to Calais is to train and bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 8h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Ely to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 54m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Calais. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Calais via Parkside, London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Ely to Calais. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Ely and Calais is 481 km.
The best way to get from Ely to Calais without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs €80 - €360.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Ely to Calais, including transfers.
Ely to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.
Ely to Calais train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
The best way to get from Ely to Calais is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs €80 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 9h 58m.
What companies run services between Ely, England and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Ely to Calais Ville via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Calais via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 9h 58m.
Train from Ely to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.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
- €75–270
- 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
Train from Ely to Stansted Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–27
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Ely to Stansted Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- 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 Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Parkside to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- 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
Ely to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Calais is 1h ahead of Ely. It is currently 4:04 AM in Ely and 5:04 AM in Calais.
Ely to Calais train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.
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