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

The cheapest way to get from Lowestoft to Calais is to bus which costs €40 - €90 and takes 11h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lowestoft to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 3h 47m and costs €180 - €210.

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 37m.

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 7m.

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 7m and costs €180 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m 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 do I catch the Lowestoft to Calais train from?

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

Train or bus from Lowestoft to Calais?

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Calais is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs €180 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 11h 37m.

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 4:32 PM in Lowestoft and 5:32 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?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Lowestoft to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), 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
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 7m
€184–341
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus Stationbus X22 / ...
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 bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700
11h 37m
€40–90
Train, bus
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 Calaisbus 700
9h 57m
€76–144
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lowestoft to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
3h 47m
€184–206
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lowestoft to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
4h 43m
€57–121

Lowestoft to Calais by train and subway

6Weekly Services

7h 7mAverage Duration

€184Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lowestoft to Calais.

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Distance: 598.6 km
Duration: 7h 7m

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 7m. Alternatively, 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 37m.

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