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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Calais is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 7h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 2h 58m and costs €26 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to Calais. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Purley to Calais?

The distance between Purley and Calais is 163 km.

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

The best way to get from Purley to Calais without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €55 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Purley to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Calais train from?

Purley to Calais train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.

Train or bus from Purley to Calais?

The best way to get from Purley to Calais is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €55 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 7h 1m.

What is the time difference between Purley and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Purley. It is currently 10:45 AM in Purley and 11:45 AM in Calais.

Where does the Purley to Calais train arrive?

Purley to Calais train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 237+ hotels available in Calais.

Purley to Calais - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Purley to Calais by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, 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.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Purley to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2h 58m
€26–51
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
7h 1m
€19–35
Train
1. Take the train from Purley 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
4h 49m
€58–183
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Purley to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
1h 55m

Purley to Calais by train

1Weekly Trains

4h 49mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Purley to Calais.

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Distance: 162.8 km
Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a train from Purley to Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Calais every 2 hours. Tickets cost €11–19 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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