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

The cheapest way to get from England to Calais is to rideshare which costs €8 - €25 and takes 2h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from England to Calais is to rideshare which takes 2h 54m and costs €8 - €25.

Is there a direct bus between England and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from England to Calais. However, there are services departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at Calais via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from England to Calais?

The distance between England and Calais is 174 km.

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

The best way to get from England to Calais without a car is to bus via Dover which takes 5h 44m and costs €13 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from England to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the England to Calais bus from?

England to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where does the England to Calais bus arrive?

England to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dover station.

What is the time difference between England and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of England. It is currently 8:27 AM in England and 9:27 AM in Calais.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1261+ hotels available in Calais.

Can I share a ride from England to Calais?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between England and Calais. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

England to Calais - 5 ways to travel via bus, rideshare, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 5 ways to get from England to Calais by bus, rideshare, 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.

Bus via Dover
best
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus N380 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus N280 / ...
5h 44m
€13–31
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from London to Calaisrideshare 152.6 km
2h 54m
€8–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
6h 43m
€14–29
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2h 10m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3h 12m
€29–77

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from England to Calais.

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Distance: 173.9 km
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between England and Calais, France?

You can take a bus from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square to Calais via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, and Dover in around 5h 44m.

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