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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Calais is to bus via Dover which costs €27 - €75 and takes 10h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Calais is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs €100 - €650.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

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 Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Manchester to Calais?

The distance between Manchester and Calais is 668 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 6h 19m and costs €100 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m 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 6h 19m and costs €100 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €85 and takes 10h 19m.

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 2:17 AM in Manchester and 3:17 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 1075+ 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, TGV), 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 Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais VilleTer
6h 19m
€100–603
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals540 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
10h 19m
€24–81
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London EustonManchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
8h 4m
€58–237
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
5h 40m
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
7h 25m
€105–296
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Calais700 / ...
10h 50m
€27–71
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
6h 36m
€109–153
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)MAN - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
6h 52m
€76–326
Fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)MAN - BVA
2. Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare routière
3. Take the train from Amiens to Calais Ville
8h 36m
€71–207

Manchester to Calais by train and foot

6Weekly Services

6h 19mAverage Duration

€100Cheapest Price

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Distance: 668.5 km
Duration: 6h 19m

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, and Lille Europe in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 10h 19m.

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