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How to get fromLiverpool to Calaisby train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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There are 6 ways to get from Liverpool to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    6h 34m
    €177–297

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    11h 36m
    €45–114

  3. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    8h 24m
    €102–214

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Liverpool to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    5h 32m
    €217–254

  5. Bus, car ferry via London

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    13h 1m
    €71–196

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Liverpool to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    6h 28m
    €91–174

Liverpool to Calais by train and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 684.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 34m

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 34m.

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