There are 6 ways to get from Leeds to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Leeds to King's Cross
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais VilleTgv
6h 16m€97–469Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds York Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrival Hallmegabus M20
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais1700 / ...
10h 3m€33–45Train, bus
- Take the train from Leeds to King's CrossLeeds - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais1700 / ...
8h 19m€48–113Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Leeds to Folkestone
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
4h 56mBus via Dover
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals426 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
- Take the bus from Dover to Calais700 / ...
10h 50m€34–78Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Leeds to Port of Dover
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
5h 53m€109–152
Leeds to Calais by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Calais is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 10h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Leeds to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 53m and costs €100 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Leeds to Calais. However, there are services departing from Leeds York Street and arriving at Calais via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
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 16m.
The distance between Leeds and Calais is 671 km.
The best way to get from Leeds to Calais without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs €95 - €470.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Leeds to Calais, including transfers.
Leeds to Calais bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Leeds York Street station.
Leeds to Calais train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.
The best way to get from Leeds to Calais is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs €95 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 10h 3m.
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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds York Street to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrival Hall and London Victoria in around 10h 3m.
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Leeds to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- 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
- €85–320
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €40–65
- 1st Class
- €85–140
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €25–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €25–35
- 1st Class
- €45–60
- 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 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Leeds York Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrival Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.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
Leeds to Calais bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrival Hall.
Calais is 1h ahead of Leeds. It is currently 7:05 PM in Leeds and 8:05 PM in Calais.
Leeds to Calais train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
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