What is the cheapest way to get from Leeds to Calais?

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Calais is to train and bus and car ferry via Sheffield which costs €45 - €130 and takes 11h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leeds to Calais?

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 3m and costs €80 - €160.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Calais. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Leeds to Calais?

The distance between Leeds and Calais is 671 km.

How do I travel from Leeds to Calais without a car?

The best way to get from Leeds to Calais without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs €110 - €270.

How long does it take to get from Leeds to Calais?

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Leeds to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Calais train from?

Leeds to Calais train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.

What is the time difference between Leeds and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Leeds. It is currently 8:31 AM in Leeds and 9:31 AM in Calais.

Where does the Leeds to Calais train arrive?

Leeds to Calais train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

How do I get a train ticket from Leeds to Calais?

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1130+ hotels available in Calais.

Leeds to Calais - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Leeds 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
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
6h 22m
€111–266
Train, bus, car ferry via Sheffield
cheapest
1. Take the train from Leeds to Meadowhalltrain
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
11h 43m
€49–123
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
8h 37m
€82–171
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 561 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
10h 29m
€57–161
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leeds to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
5h 2m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leeds to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
6h 3m
€80–152

Leeds to Calais by train

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6h 22mAverage Duration

€111Cheapest Price

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Distance: 671.5 km
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Leeds, England and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Leeds to Calais Ville via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 6h 22m.

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