There are 6 ways to get from Newhaven to Calais by train (Eurostar), 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- Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
6h 47m€83–327Train, bus via Brighton Station
cheapest- Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain Brighton - London Victoria
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
8h 5m€28–71Train, bus
- Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
7h 51m€30–113Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Newhaven to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2h 19mBus
- Take the bus from Old Steine to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
- Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700 / ...
9h 5m€28–48Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Newhaven to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3h 21m€49–75
Newhaven to Calais by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newhaven to Calais is to bus which costs €28 - €50 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Newhaven to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 21m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Newhaven to Calais. However, there are services departing from Elim Church and arriving at Calais via Old Steine, London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Newhaven to Calais. However, there are services departing from Newhaven Town and arriving at Calais Ville via Brighton, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Newhaven and Calais is 476 km.
The best way to get from Newhaven to Calais without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €80 - €330.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Newhaven to Calais, including transfers.
Newhaven to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Old Steine station.
Newhaven to Calais train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
The best way to get from Newhaven to Calais is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €80 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between Newhaven, East Sussex, England and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Newhaven Town to Calais Ville via Brighton, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elim Church to Calais via Old Steine, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 9h 5m.
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €75–240
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €40–65
- 1st Class
- €85–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €17–25
- Rail 1st Class
- €26–40
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Lewes to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–85
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from Brighton to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–45
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
Train from Brighton to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- https://www.gatwickexpress.com/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Old Steine to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01304 44 88 88
- customer.services@poferries.com
- Website
- poferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- https://www.poferries.com/en
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–45
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- €75–190
- On Foot
- €35–45
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More Questions & Answers
Newhaven to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Calais is 1h ahead of Newhaven. It is currently 10:26 PM in Newhaven and 11:26 PM in Calais.
Newhaven to Calais train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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