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

The cheapest way to get from Rayleigh to Calais is to bus which costs €22 - €50 and takes 7h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rayleigh to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 2h 59m and costs €55 - €80.

How far is it from Rayleigh to Calais?

The distance between Rayleigh and Calais is 173 km.

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

The best way to get from Rayleigh to Calais without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 15m and costs €30 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Rayleigh to Calais, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Rayleigh and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Rayleigh. It is currently 1:57 AM in Rayleigh and 2:57 AM in Calais.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1095+ hotels available in Calais.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Rayleigh to Calais by car, car ferry, train, 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 Rayleigh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2h 59m
€58–78
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
7h 47m
€22–46
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to London Liverpool Streettrain Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
7h 15m
€33–64
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rayleigh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2h 3m

Rayleigh to Calais by train and bus

382Weekly Services

7h 15mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 173.5 km
Duration: 2h 59m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Calais every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Atlantic Travel GB Ltd also services this route hourly.

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