There are 6 ways to get from Hartlepool to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Hartlepool to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
7h 15m€187–315Bus via Dover
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700
11h 43m€46–82Train, bus
- Take the train from Hartlepool to King's Crosstrain Sunderland - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
10h 11m€98–173Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Hartlepool to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
6h 1m€228–269Bus
- Take the bus from Hartlepool Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 436 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
13h 5m€71–162Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Hartlepool to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
6h 57m€115–199
Hartlepool to Calais by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hartlepool to Calais is to bus via Dover which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Hartlepool to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 6h 1m and costs €220 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Hartlepool to Calais. However, there are services departing from York Road - Central Library and arriving at Calais via Bus Station Stand 11, London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Calais. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Hartlepool and Calais is 770 km.
The best way to get from Hartlepool to Calais without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs €180 - €320.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Hartlepool to Calais, including transfers.
Hartlepool to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hartlepool Interchange station.
Hartlepool to Calais train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, depart from Hartlepool station.
The best way to get from Hartlepool to Calais is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs €180 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 43m.
What companies run services between Hartlepool, England and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Hartlepool to Calais Ville via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from York Road - Central Library to Calais via Bus Station Stand 11, London Victoria, and Dover in around 11h 43m.
Train from Hartlepool to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
Train from Hartlepool to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–150
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €137
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Standard fare
- €137
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Hartlepool Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–140
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–65
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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More Questions & Answers
Hartlepool to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Calais is 1h ahead of Hartlepool. It is currently 10:49 AM in Hartlepool and 11:49 AM in Calais.
Hartlepool to Calais train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, arrive at King's Cross station.
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