What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal is to bus via Manchester which costs €28 - €70 and takes 12h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 56m and costs €120 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Eurotunnel Calais Terminal?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Calais via Shudehill Interchange and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.

How far is it from Preston to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal?

The distance between Preston and Eurotunnel Calais Terminal is 720 km.

How do I travel from Preston to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal without a car is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs €120 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal?

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Preston to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal bus from?

Preston to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Preston to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal?

The best way to get from Preston to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs €120 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs €28 - €70 and takes 12h 32m.

Where does the Preston to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal bus arrive?

Preston to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where can I stay near Eurotunnel Calais Terminal?

There are 1338+ hotels available in Eurotunnel Calais Terminal.

Preston to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal - 6 ways to travel via train, bus

There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal 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 Preston to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais VilleTer
7h 58m
€125–552
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700
12h 32m
€28–69
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Preston to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
5h 39m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London VictoriaUk030
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
14h 43m
€35–69
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria802 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
14h 45m
€31–87
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
6h 56m
€121–171

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 720.1 km
Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Eurotunnel Calais Terminal, France?

You can take a train from Preston to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Calais Ville, CALAIS - Gare PEM - Quai L, and COQUELLES - Sapins - Côté Habitat in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal via Shudehill Interchange, London Victoria, and Calais in around 12h 32m.

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