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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Calais is to train and bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 7h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ely to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 53m and costs €70 - €110.

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 17m.

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 17m and costs €80 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Ely to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Calais train from?

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

What is the time difference between Ely and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Ely. It is currently 7:11 AM in Ely and 8:11 AM 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 1057+ hotels available in Calais.

Ely to Calais - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and car ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Ely to Calais by train (Eurostar), 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 Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais VilleTer
5h 17m
€83–384
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ely to King's CrossKings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
7h 21m
€37–74
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ely to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2h 56m
Train, bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airport
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station ArrivalsA8 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
8h 55m
€45–72
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ely to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3h 53m
€74–101

Ely to Calais by train

5Weekly Trains

5h 17mAverage Duration

€83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 486.9 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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 17m.

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