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

The cheapest way to get from Lewes to Calais is to drive and car ferry which costs €26 - €75 and takes 3h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lewes to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 17m and costs €26 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Lewes and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Calais. However, there are services departing from Lewes and arriving at Calais Ville via East Croydon, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Lewes to Calais?

The distance between Lewes and Calais is 458 km.

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

The best way to get from Lewes to Calais without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €130 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Lewes to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lewes to Calais train from?

Lewes to Calais train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.

What is the time difference between Lewes and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Lewes. It is currently 7:59 AM in Lewes and 8:59 AM in Calais.

Where does the Lewes to Calais train arrive?

Lewes to Calais train services, operated by Southern, arrive at East Croydon station.

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

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1161+ hotels available in Calais.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Lewes to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, 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 Lewes to East Croydontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
5h 29m
€138–247
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Lewes to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3h 17m
€27–73
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from High Street to War Memorialbus 29 / ...
2. Take the train from Tonbridge to Dover Priorytrain
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
6h 25m
€43–112
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Old Steine to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
9h 48m
€37–109
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lewes to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2h 14m
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
6h 48m
€44–119

Lewes to Calais by train

6Weekly Trains

5h 29mAverage Duration

€138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 458.3 km
Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Lewes to Calais Ville via East Croydon, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 5h 29m.

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