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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Calais is to bus via Dover which costs €25 - €45 and takes 8h 55m.

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 €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Calais via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

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 Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Calais?

The distance between Nottingham and Calais is 571 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 6h 30m and costs €85 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Nottingham to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Calais bus from?

Nottingham to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Calais train from?

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

Train or bus from Nottingham to Calais?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Calais is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €85 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the Nottingham to Calais bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Nottingham and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Nottingham. It is currently 10:58 PM in Nottingham and 11:58 PM 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?

Book your Nottingham to Calais train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Nottingham to Calais bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1052+ hotels available in Calais.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Nottingham to Calais by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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
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 Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
6h 30m
€85–423
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 450 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
9h 50m
€23–55
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700 / ...
8h 55m
€25–43
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Nottingham to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
4h 9m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
8h 56m
€45–170
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Nottingham to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
5h 10m
€85–128

Nottingham to Calais by train and foot

76Weekly Services

6h 30mAverage Duration

€85Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nottingham to Calais.

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Distance: 570.5 km
Duration: 6h 30m

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, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Calais via London Victoria and Dover in around 8h 55m.

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