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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Calais is to bus which costs €24 - €80 and takes 11h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 39m and costs €110 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Calais via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Calais. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Manchester to Calais?

The distance between Manchester and Calais is 663 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Calais without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs €95 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Manchester to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Calais bus from?

Manchester to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Calais train from?

Manchester to Calais train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Calais?

The best way to get from Manchester to Calais is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs €95 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €27 - €90 and takes 10h 55m.

Where does the Manchester to Calais bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Manchester and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 8:14 AM in Manchester and 9:14 AM in Calais.

Where does the Manchester to Calais train arrive?

Manchester to Calais train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

Book your Manchester to Calais train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Calais?

Book your Manchester to Calais bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1100+ hotels available in Calais.

Manchester to Calais - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Calais by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, 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 Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
7h 5m
€98–513
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
11h 55m
€24–76
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
9h 9m
€58–229
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
5h 43m
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain
8h 11m
€104–286
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700 / ...
10h 55m
€28–87
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
6h 39m
€111–154
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain
8h 39m
€75–227
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MAN - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain
7h 33m
€75–316

Manchester to Calais by train and foot

76Weekly Services

7h 5mAverage Duration

€98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 662.9 km
Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Calais Ville via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 10h 55m.

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