There are 6 ways to get from Liverpool to Calais by train (Eurostar), 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- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
7h 19m€99–520Train, bus via Manchester
cheapest- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoriatrain
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
13h 34m€30–95Train, bus
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
9h 23m€59–246Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Liverpool to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
5h 32mBus
- Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 550 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
- Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700 / ...
12h 20m€51–71Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Liverpool to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
6h 28m€117–163
Liverpool to Calais by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Calais is to train and bus via Manchester which costs €29 - €100 and takes 13h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 28m and costs €110 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Calais. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Calais via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Calais. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Liverpool and Calais is 679 km.
The best way to get from Liverpool to Calais without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs €95 - €550.
It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Liverpool to Calais, including transfers.
Liverpool to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
Liverpool to Calais train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
The best way to get from Liverpool to Calais is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs €95 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 12h 20m.
What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Calais Ville via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 12h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–220
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.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
- €75–260
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €17–25
- Rail 1st Class
- €26–40
- 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
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–24
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–24
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- 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
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- 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
Liverpool to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Calais is 1h ahead of Liverpool. It is currently 4:15 AM in Liverpool and 5:15 AM in Calais.
Liverpool to Calais train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
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