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

The cheapest way to get from Lowestoft to Calais is to train and bus which costs €60 - €150 and takes 9h 6m.

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.

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 6m and costs €60 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Lowestoft to Calais, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lowestoft and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Lowestoft. It is currently 1:05 PM in Lowestoft and 2:05 PM in Calais.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1063+ hotels available in Calais.

Lowestoft to Calais - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 3 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 6m
€61–148
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lowestoft to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
3h 50m
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

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 347.8 km
Duration: 9h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Lowestoft to Calais. However, you can take the train to Ipswich, take the train to London Liverpool Street, walk to Liverpool Street station, take the subway to Victoria station, walk to London Victoria, then take the bus to Calais. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lowestoft to Calais via Folkestone and Calais-Fréthun in around 3h 50m.

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