There are 5 ways to get from London to Calais by train, bus, rideshare, 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.
Recommended option
Train • 1h 35m
$48 - $100
Cheapest option
Bus • 4h 50m
$8 - $12
3 alternative options
Rideshare • 2h 54m
$9 - $28
Drive, Eurotunnel • 1h 57m
$200 - $211
Drive, car ferry • 2h 6m
$41 - $60
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London to Calais is to bus which costs £6 - £9 and takes 4h 50m.
The quickest way to get from London to Calais is to train which costs £35 - £80 and takes 1h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London and arriving at Calais. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from London to Calais. However, there are services departing from London St. Pancras International and arriving at Calais Ville via Calais-Fréthun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between London and Calais is 95 miles.
The best way to get from London to Calais without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £35 - £80.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from London to Calais, including transfers.
London to Calais bus services, operated by Ouibus, depart from London station.
London to Calais train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St. Pancras International station.
The best way to get from London to Calais is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £9 and takes 4h 50m.
- Distance: 94.6 miles
- Duration: 1h 35m
What companies run services between London, England and Calais, France?
Eurostar operates a train from London to Calais 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40 - $90 and the journey takes 55m. Alternatively, Ouibus operates a bus from London to Calais 5 times a week. Tickets cost $8 - $12 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
Rome2rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St. Pancras International to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40 - $90
- Website
- eurostar.com
- Standard
- $40 - $90
- Premier
- $85 - $110
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- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $171
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers comfortable, eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 11 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from London to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8 - $12
- Website
- Ouibus
- Phone
- 01304 448866.
- Website
- poferries.com
Car ferry from Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24 - $35
- Schedules at
- poferries.com
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A ridesharing platform with 40 million users, Blablacar gives you access to destinations without worrying about on-the-road chaos. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility you’ll get to your destination – often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from London to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9 - $28
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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London to Calais bus services, operated by Ouibus, arrive at Calais station.
Calais is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 8:39 AM in London and 9:39 AM in Calais.
London to Calais train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Calais-Fréthun station.
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There are 233+ hotels available in Calais. Prices start at $62 USD per night.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London and Calais. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.