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

The cheapest way to get from Lowestoft to Calais is to drive and car ferry which costs €80 - €120 and takes 4h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lowestoft to Calais?

The fastest way to get from Lowestoft to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 46m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Lowestoft and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Lowestoft to Calais. However, there are services departing from Waveney Chambers and arriving at Calais via Bus Station, London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.

How far is it from Lowestoft to Calais?

The distance between Lowestoft and Calais is 348 km.

How do I travel from Lowestoft to Calais without a car?

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Calais without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 39m and costs €65 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 9h 39m to get from Lowestoft to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lowestoft to Calais bus from?

Lowestoft to Calais bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, depart from Waveney Chambers station.

Where does the Lowestoft to Calais bus arrive?

Lowestoft to Calais bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, arrive at Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Lowestoft and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Lowestoft. It is currently 2:16 PM in Lowestoft and 3:16 PM in Calais.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1074+ hotels available in Calais.

Lowestoft to Calais - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 4 ways to get from Lowestoft to Calais by 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Lowestoft to Ipswich
2. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Street
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
9h 39m
€68–144
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lowestoft to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
3h 50m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus StationX21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals491 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dover to Calais700 / ...
11h 51m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lowestoft to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
4h 46m
€83–114

Lowestoft to Calais by train, subway, foot, and bus

114Weekly Services

9h 39mAverage Duration

€68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 347.8 km
Duration: 9h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Waveney Chambers to Calais via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 11h 51m.

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