There are 6 ways to get from Northampton 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 Northampton to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
5h 58m€85–278Bus via Dover
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Park to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
- Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700 / ...
7h 45m€16–30Train, bus
- Take the train from Northampton to London Eustontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
7h 42m€42–123Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Northampton to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
3h 10mBus
- Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
8h 30m€31–46Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Northampton to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
4h 11m€77–105
Northampton to Calais by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Calais is to bus via Dover which costs €15 - €35 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Northampton to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 11m and costs €75 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to Calais. However, there are services departing from Coach Park and arriving at Calais via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Calais. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Northampton and Calais is 474 km.
The best way to get from Northampton to Calais without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs €85 - €280.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Northampton to Calais, including transfers.
Northampton to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Coach Park station.
Northampton to Calais train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.
The best way to get from Northampton to Calais is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs €85 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €15 - €35 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Northampton, England and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Northampton to Calais Ville via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Park to Calais via London Victoria and Dover in around 7h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Northampton to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Northampton to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €28–100
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- €28–40
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- €70–100
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–140
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €65–95
- Comfort
- €75–110
- Premium
- €100–140
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- 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 (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
- +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
- €10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Coach Park to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- 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
- €50–70
- 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
Northampton to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Calais is 1h ahead of Northampton. It is currently 4:02 PM in Northampton and 5:02 PM in Calais.
Northampton to Calais train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at London Euston station.
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