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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Calais is to bus and car ferry which costs €28 - €85 and takes 8h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 10m and costs €60 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Calais. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Calais?

The distance between Nottingham and Calais is 576 km.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Calais without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €180 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Nottingham to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Calais train from?

Nottingham to Calais train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.

What is the time difference between Nottingham and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Nottingham. It is currently 9:28 AM in Nottingham and 10:28 AM in Calais.

Where does the Nottingham to Calais train arrive?

Nottingham to Calais train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 344+ hotels available in Calais.

Nottingham to Calais - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Nottingham to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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 Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
5h 47m
€180–296
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
8h 54m
€29–85
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
8h 5m
€93–190
Bus, car ferry via London
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 450 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
8h 54m
€42–125
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Nottingham to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
4h 9m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Nottingham to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
5h 10m
€64–129

Nottingham to Calais by train

6Weekly Trains

5h 47mAverage Duration

€180Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nottingham to Calais.

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Distance: 576.1 km
Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a train from Nottingham to Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe in around 5h 47m.

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