There are 6 ways to get from Hull to Calais by train (Eurostar), train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Hull to Doncastertrain
- Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
7h 31m€111–398Train, bus via Sheffield
cheapest- Take the train from Hull to Meadowhalltrain
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
12h 38m€37–60Train, bus
- Take the train from Hull to King's Crosstrain Hull - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
10h€74–179Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Hull to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
5h 12mBus
- Take the bus from Hull Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 561 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
- Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700 / ...
13h€46–69Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Hull to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
6h 13m€105–147
Hull to Calais by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hull to Calais is to train and bus via Sheffield which costs €35 - €65 and takes 12h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Hull to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 13m and costs €100 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Hull to Calais. However, there are services departing from Hull Interchange and arriving at Calais via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
No, there is no direct train from Hull to Calais. However, there are services departing from Hull and arriving at Calais Ville via Doncaster, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
The distance between Hull and Calais is 683 km.
The best way to get from Hull to Calais without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs €110 - €400.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Hull to Calais, including transfers.
Hull to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hull Interchange station.
Hull to Calais train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hull station.
The best way to get from Hull to Calais is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs €110 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 13h.
What companies run services between Hull, England and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Hull to Calais Ville via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hull Interchange to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 13h.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Hull to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- €9–12
Train from Hull to Meadowhall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- €11–15
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from Hull to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
- Advanced Single
- €10–14
- Anytime Day Single
- €15–22
- Super Off-Peak Single
- €18–24
- Off-Peak Single
- €21–24
- Anytime Single
- €25–30
Train from Doncaster to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–65
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
- Advanced Single
- €35–55
- Anytime Day Single
- €45–65
- Super Off-Peak Single
- €70–95
- Off-Peak Single
- €80–95
- Anytime Single
- €85–110
Train from Hull to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–85
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
- Advanced Single
- €50–75
- Anytime Day Single
- €60–85
- Super Off-Peak Single
- €90–130
- Off-Peak Single
- €100–120
- Anytime Single
- €110–140
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Hull to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- €55–80
Train from Doncaster to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €95–140
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- €95–140
Train from Hull to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €110–160
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- €110–160
Train from Doncaster to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €48–52
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
- Anytime Single
- €100–150
- Advanced Single
- €48–52
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–140
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €65–95
- Comfort
- €75–110
- Premium
- €100–140
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €40–65
- 1st Class
- €85–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €17–25
- Rail 1st Class
- €26–40
- 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 Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Hull Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- 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
- €50–70
- 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
- €35–45
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- €75–190
- On Foot
- €35–45
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More Questions & Answers
Hull to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Calais is 1h ahead of Hull. It is currently 12:54 PM in Hull and 1:54 PM in Calais.
Hull to Calais train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Doncaster station.
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