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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Calais is to bus and car ferry which costs €27 - €95 and takes 9h 28m.

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 59m and costs €40 - €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 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 - €290.

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 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 11:48 PM in Ely and 12:48 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 344+ hotels available in Calais.

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

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

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
€147–285
Bus, car ferry
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 car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
9h 28m
€27–91
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
7h 28m
€60–179
Train, bus, car ferry 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 Doverbus 700
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
8h 36m
€44–119
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ely to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2h 58m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ely to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3h 59m
€45–101

Ely to Calais by train

6Weekly Trains

5h 19mAverage Duration

€147Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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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.

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