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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Calais is to bus which costs €24 - €55 and takes 9h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ely to Calais?

The fastest way to get from Ely to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 2h 58m and costs €170 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Ely and Calais?

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 33m.

Is there a direct train between Ely and Calais?

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 Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Ely to Calais?

The distance between Ely and Calais is 487 km.

How do I travel from Ely to Calais without a car?

The best way to get from Ely to Calais without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs €140 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Ely to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Calais bus from?

Ely to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Ely to Calais train from?

Ely to Calais train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.

Train or bus from Ely to Calais?

The best way to get from Ely to Calais is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs €140 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €55 and takes 9h 33m.

Where does the Ely to Calais bus arrive?

Ely to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Ely and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Ely. It is currently 5:32 PM in Ely and 6:32 PM in Calais.

Where does the Ely to Calais train arrive?

Ely to Calais train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1266+ hotels available in Calais.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Ely 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 Ely to King's Crosstrain
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 19m
€141–277
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 491
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700
9h 33m
€24–53
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
8h 18m
€56–140
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ely to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2h 58m
€173–190
Train, bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus A8 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700
9h 24m
€42–82
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ely to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3h 54m
€47–107

Ely to Calais by train

6Weekly Trains

5h 19mAverage Duration

€141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 486.9 km
Duration: 5h 19m

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, and Lille Europe in around 5h 19m. 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 33m.

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