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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Calais is to bus and car ferry which costs €35 - €110 and takes 11h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 33m and costs €85 - €170.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Calais?

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 Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Calais?

The distance between Liverpool and Calais is 684 km.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Calais without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs €120 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Liverpool to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Calais train from?

Liverpool to Calais train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

What is the time difference between Liverpool and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Liverpool. It is currently 2:49 AM in Liverpool and 3:49 AM in Calais.

Where does the Liverpool to Calais train arrive?

Liverpool to Calais train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 343+ hotels available in Calais.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Liverpool to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, 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 Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain
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 41m
€129–302
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
11h 29m
€38–102
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
8h 13m
€98–198
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Liverpool to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
5h 32m
Bus, car ferry via London
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 550 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
11h 59m
€62–172
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Liverpool to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
6h 33m
€88–163

Liverpool to Calais by train and foot

1Weekly Services

6h 41mAverage Duration

€129Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Liverpool to Calais.

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Distance: 684.1 km
Duration: 6h 41m

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, and Lille Europe in around 6h 41m.

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