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

The cheapest way to get from Erith to Calais is to bus which costs €21 - €45 and takes 7h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Erith to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 2h 49m and costs €24 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Erith and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Erith to Calais. However, there are services departing from Erith and arriving at Calais Ville via Bank station, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Erith to Calais?

The distance between Erith and Calais is 146 km.

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

The best way to get from Erith to Calais without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €55 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Erith to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erith to Calais train from?

Erith to Calais train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Erith station.

Train or bus from Erith to Calais?

The best way to get from Erith to Calais is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €55 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €45 and takes 7h 34m.

What is the time difference between Erith and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Erith. It is currently 6:20 AM in Erith and 7:20 AM in Calais.

Where does the Erith to Calais train arrive?

Erith to Calais train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Cannon Street station.

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

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 347+ hotels available in Calais.

Erith to Calais - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Erith to Calais by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, 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.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Erith to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2h 49m
€24–62
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
7h 34m
€21–44
Train
1. Take the train from Erith to London Cannon Streettrain
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 6m
€57–197
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Erith to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
1h 48m

Erith to Calais by train, subway, and foot

1Weekly Services

5h 6mAverage Duration

€57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 145.8 km
Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Erith, England and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Erith to Calais Ville via London Cannon Street, Bank station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Calais every 2 hours. Tickets cost €11–20 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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