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How to get fromKendal to Calaisby train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Kendal to Calais by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    8h 33m
    €161–445

  2. Train, bus via Manchester

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus 700 / ...
    15h
    €47–115

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus 700 / ...
    10h 27m
    €116–294

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Kendal to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    6h 32m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 540 / ...
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus bus 700 / ...
    15h 7m
    €65–99

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kendal to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    7h 33m
    €128–179

Kendal to Calais by train and foot

Calendar76Weekly Services
Duration8h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€161Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Kendal, England and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Kendal to Calais Ville via Oxenholme Lake District, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weavers Court to Calais via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 15h 7m.

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