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How to get fromPreston to Calaisby train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train or car ferry

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    6h 28m
    €119–516

  2. Train, bus via Manchester

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 540 / ...
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus 700 / ...
    11h 43m
    €32–113

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train Preston - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus 700 / ...
    8h 8m
    €70–210

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Preston to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    5h 40m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus bus 700 / ...
    12h 45m
    €37–85

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Preston to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    6h 36m
    €119–167

Preston to Calais by train and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€119Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Preston, England and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Preston to Calais Ville via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Calais via London Victoria and Dover in around 12h 45m.

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