There are 6 ways to get from Hartlepool 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- 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 9m€176–315Bus, 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 car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
11h 58m€44–109Train, bus, car ferry
- Take the train from Hartlepool to King's Crosstrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
9h 18m€90–211Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Hartlepool to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
6h 1mBus, car ferry via Victoria Road - Grand Hotel
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stand Z to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 436 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
13h 22m€72–194Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Hartlepool to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
7h 2m€97–177
Hartlepool to Calais by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hartlepool to Calais is to bus and car ferry which costs €40 - €110 and takes 11h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Hartlepool to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 2m and costs €95 - €180.
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 9m.
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 9m and costs €170 - €320.
It takes approximately 7h 9m 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 1:17 AM in Hartlepool and 2:17 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, and Lille Europe in around 7h 9m.
Train from Hartlepool to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- 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
- €22–40
- 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
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station Stand Z to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–130
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01304 44 88 88
- customer.services@poferries.com
- Website
- poferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.poferries.com/en
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–45
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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