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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Calais is to bus via Dover which costs €30 - €60 and takes 10h.

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 bus between Leeds and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and arriving at Calais via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

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 15m.

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 15m and costs €160 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Leeds to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Calais bus from?

Leeds to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

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.

Train or bus from Leeds to Calais?

The best way to get from Leeds to Calais is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs €160 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 10h.

Where does the Leeds to Calais bus arrive?

Leeds to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Leeds and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Leeds. It is currently 1:28 PM in Leeds and 2:28 PM 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?

Book your Leeds to Calais train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Leeds to Calais bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1261+ hotels available in Calais.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Leeds to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), 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
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 15m
€169–271
Bus via Dover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700
10h
€34–58
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
9h 17m
€81–133
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leeds to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
5h 2m
Bus
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 Calaisbus N380 / ...
11h
€55–123
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leeds to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
6h 3m
€82–153

Leeds to Calais by train

5Weekly Trains

6h 15mAverage Duration

€169Cheapest Price

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Distance: 671.4 km
Duration: 6h 15m

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 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Calais via London Victoria and Dover in around 10h.

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