What is the cheapest way to get from Potters Bar to Calais?

The cheapest way to get from Potters Bar to Calais is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 6h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Potters Bar to Calais?

The fastest way to get from Potters Bar to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 9m and costs €60 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Potters Bar and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Potters Bar to Calais. However, there are services departing from Potters Bar and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Potters Bar to Calais?

The distance between Potters Bar and Calais is 394 km.

How do I travel from Potters Bar to Calais without a car?

The best way to get from Potters Bar to Calais without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €65 - €410.

How long does it take to get from Potters Bar to Calais?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Potters Bar to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Potters Bar to Calais train from?

Potters Bar to Calais train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from Potters Bar to Calais?

The best way to get from Potters Bar to Calais is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €65 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 6h 51m.

Where does the Potters Bar to Calais train arrive?

Potters Bar to Calais train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Lille Europe station.

How do I get a train ticket from Potters Bar to Calais?

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Where can I stay near Calais?

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Potters Bar to Calais - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 4 ways to get from Potters Bar to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), 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
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais VilleTer
4h 22m
€69–407
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to CalaisN700 / ...
6h 51m
€23–36
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Potters Bar to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2h 13m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Potters Bar to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3h 9m
€62–84

Potters Bar to Calais by train

6Weekly Trains

4h 22mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 394.4 km
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Potters Bar, England and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Potters Bar to Calais Ville via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Calais every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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