There are 6 ways to get from Hartlepool to Calais by train (Eurostar), 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- 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 Frethuntrain Ter
7h 41m€191–301Bus, car ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
12h 44m€73–160Train, bus, car ferry
- Take the train from Hartlepool to King's Crosstrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
9h 50m€128–229Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Hartlepool to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
6h 1m€229–271Bus, car ferry via Victoria Road - Grand Hotel
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stand Z to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 598 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
13h 47m€88–185Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Hartlepool to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
6h 57m€124–226
Hartlepool to Calais by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hartlepool to Calais is to bus and car ferry which costs €70 - €160 and takes 12h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Hartlepool to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 6h 1m and costs €220 - €280.
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, Lille Europe and Calais Frethun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
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 41m and costs €190 - €310.
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Hartlepool to Calais, including transfers.
Hartlepool to Calais train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, depart from Hartlepool station.
Calais is 1h ahead of Hartlepool. It is currently 8:08 AM in Hartlepool and 9:08 AM in Calais.
Hartlepool to Calais train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, arrive at King's Cross station.
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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, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 7h 41m.
Train from Hartlepool to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
Train from Hartlepool to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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