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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Calais is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 12h 26m.

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 25m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Calais?

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 10m.

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 35m.

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 35m and costs €110 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Liverpool to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Calais bus from?

Liverpool to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

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.

Train or bus from Liverpool to Calais?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Calais is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €110 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €27 - €75 and takes 12h 10m.

Where does the Liverpool to Calais bus arrive?

Liverpool to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Liverpool and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Liverpool. It is currently 2:40 PM in Liverpool and 3:40 PM 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?

Book your Liverpool to Calais train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Liverpool to Calais bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1059+ hotels available in Calais.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Liverpool to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), 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
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais VilleTgv
6h 35m
€114–597
Bus via Dover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Calais700 / ...
12h 10m
€27–75
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London EustonLiverpool Lime Street - London Euston
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to CalaisN700 / ...
8h 44m
€65–241
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Liverpool to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
5h 29m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals550 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to CalaisN700 / ...
12h 26m
€47–65
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Liverpool to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
6h 25m
€116–162

Liverpool to Calais by train and foot

1Weekly Services

6h 35mAverage Duration

€114Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Calais.

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Distance: 684.1 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Calais via London Victoria and Dover in around 12h 10m.

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