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

The cheapest way to get from Lowestoft to Calais is to bus and car ferry which costs €40 - €130 and takes 11h 27m.

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 48m and costs €50 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Lowestoft and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Lowestoft to Calais. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft and arriving at Calais Ville via Norwich, Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Lowestoft to Calais?

The distance between Lowestoft and Calais is 599 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 which takes 7h 6m and costs €180 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Lowestoft to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lowestoft to Calais train from?

Lowestoft to Calais train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Norwich station.

What is the time difference between Lowestoft and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Lowestoft. It is currently 6:13 PM in Lowestoft and 7:13 PM in Calais.

Where does the Lowestoft to Calais train arrive?

Lowestoft to Calais train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

How do I get a train ticket from Lowestoft to Calais?

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1201+ hotels available in Calais.

Lowestoft to Calais - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Lowestoft to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car ferry, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Norwich to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
7h 6m
€182–341
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus Stationbus X21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 491 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
11h 27m
€43–129
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Lowestoft to Ipswichtrain
2. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
9h 12m
€78–182
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lowestoft to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
3h 47m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lowestoft to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
4h 48m
€54–114

Lowestoft to Calais by train and subway

6Weekly Services

7h 6mAverage Duration

€182Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lowestoft to Calais.

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Distance: 598.7 km
Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a train from Lowestoft to Calais Ville via Norwich, London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 7h 6m.

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