There are 7 ways to get from London to Calais by train, bus, car ferry, rideshare, 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.
Recommended option
Train • 1 h 41 min
$48 - $101
Cheapest option
Bus • 4 h 35 min
$8 - $12
5 alternative options
Bus, carferry • 4 h 27 min
$36 - $49
Train, carferry • 5 h
$66 - $91
Rideshare • 3 h 54 min
$9 - $28
Drive, Eurotunnel • 1 h 47 min
$187 - $194
Drive, carferry • 3 h 6 min
$42 - $60
Questions & Answers
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London and arriving at Calais. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 h 35 min.
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 1 h 41 min.
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 1 h 41 min and costs .
It takes approximately 1 h 41 min 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 1 h 41 min and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4 h 35 min.
London to Calais bus services, operated by Ouibus, arrive at Calais station.
Calais is 1 h ahead of London. It is currently 8:07 AM in London and 9:07 AM in Calais.
- Distance: 94.6 miles
- Duration: 1 h 41 min
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 55 min. Alternatively, Ouibus operates a bus from London to Calais once daily. Tickets cost $8 - $12 and the journey takes 4 h 35 min.
Rome2rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St. Pancras International to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40 - $90
- Website
- eurostar.com
- Standard
- $40 - $90
- Premier
- $85 - $110
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- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London Charing Cross to Dover Priory
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Schedules at
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
- Off-Peak Day Single
- $35 - $55
- Anytime Day Single
- $35 - $55
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $173
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Elephant & Castle New Kent Rd to Dover, Eastern Docks (Ferry Port)
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 20 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10 - $14
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
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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
- 4 h 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8 - $12
- Website
- Ouibus
- Phone
- 01304 448866.
- Website
- poferries.com
Car ferry from Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25 - $35
- Schedules at
- poferries.com
- Book at
- directferries.co.uk
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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
- 3 h 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9 - $28
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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London to Calais train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Calais-Fréthun station.
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There are 249+ hotels available in Calais. Prices start at $68 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.