What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal is to bus via St Margaret's Bus Station which costs €18 - €50 and takes 9h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 59m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Eurotunnel Calais Terminal?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Calais via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

How far is it from Leicester to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal?

The distance between Leicester and Eurotunnel Calais Terminal is 318 km.

How do I travel from Leicester to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 12m and costs €35 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal?

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Leicester to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal bus from?

Leicester to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Leicester to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal bus arrive?

Leicester to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where can I stay near Eurotunnel Calais Terminal?

There are 468+ hotels available in Eurotunnel Calais Terminal.

Leicester to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal by 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras IntlSheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to CalaisN1700 / ...
8h 12m
€39–137
Bus via St Margaret's Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London VictoriaUk005
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to CalaisN1700 / ...
9h 16m
€18–48
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leicester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
3h 42m
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals440 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to CalaisN1700 / ...
9h 6m
€20–48
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leicester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
4h 59m
€88–123

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 318 km
Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Eurotunnel Calais Terminal, France?

You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Calais in around 9h 6m.

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