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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.

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Train

  1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
  2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville

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Rideshare

  1. Take the rideshare from London to Calais

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Bus

  1. Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Calais

Drive, Eurotunnel

  1. Drive from London to Folkestone
  2. Take the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun

Drive, car ferry

  1. Drive from London to Dover
  2. Take the car ferry from Dover to Calais

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The cheapest way to get from London to Calais is to rideshare which costs £7 - £21 and takes 2h 54m.

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The quickest way to get from London to Calais is to rideshare which costs £7 - £21 and takes 2h 54m.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria Coach Station station and arriving at Calais. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Calais. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Calais Ville via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

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The distance between London and Calais is 151 km.

The best way to get from London to Calais without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £95 - £320.

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It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from London to Calais, including transfers.

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London to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria Coach Station.

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London to Calais train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

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The best way to get from London to Calais is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £95 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £23 and takes 5h 30m.

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Map of how to get from London to Calais.
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  • Distance: 151.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between London, England and Calais, France?

You can take a train from London King's Cross to Calais via Lille Europe in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Calais 3 times a day. Tickets cost €19 - €27 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Blablabus also services this route twice daily.

Train operators
TGV inOui
Phone
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website
en.oui.sncf
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
Ave. Duration
44 min
Frequency
5 times a week
Estimated price
€25 - €55
Website
https://www.sncf.com/en
2nd Class
€25 - €35
1st Class
€40 - €55
Eurotunnel
Phone
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website
eurotunnel.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration
35 min
Frequency
Hourly
Website
https://www.eurotunnel.com/uk/
Bus operators
FlixBus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Calais
Ave. Duration
5h 30m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
€19 - €27
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Book at
https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
For more information, please visit this page
Ferry operators
Irish Ferries
Phone
+353 818 300 400
Email
info@irishferries.com
Website
irishferries.com
Car ferry from Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration
1h 30m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€29 - €33
Website
Irish Ferries
Car
€120 - €140
On Foot
€29 - €33
Other operators
BlaBlaCar
Phone
+3 318 576 2228
Website
blablacar.com
Rideshare from London to Calais
Ave. Duration
2h 54m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€8 - €25
Book at
blablacar.co.uk

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

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Calais is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 12:36 PM in London and 1:36 PM in Calais.

London to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Calais Ville station.

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Book your London to Calais bus tickets online with FlixBus and Omio.

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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.

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