There are 6 ways to get from Rugby to Calais by train (Eurostar), train, 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- Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
5h 51m€68–386Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Clifton Road to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 460
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
10h 40m€24–44Train, bus
- Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
7h 55m€28–122Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Rugby to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
3h 28mBus via Dover
- Take the bus from Clifton Road to Northampton Bus Interchangebus 96
- Take the bus from Coach Park to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
- Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700 / ...
10h 26m€27–43Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Rugby to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
4h 29m€74–111
Rugby to Calais by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Calais is to bus which costs €23 - €45 and takes 10h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Rugby to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 29m and costs €70 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Calais. However, there are services departing from Clifton Road and arriving at Calais via Coach Park, London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Calais. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Rugby and Calais is 501 km.
The best way to get from Rugby to Calais without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €65 - €390.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Rugby to Calais, including transfers.
Rugby to Calais bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from Clifton Road station.
Rugby to Calais train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.
The best way to get from Rugby to Calais is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €65 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 10h 26m.
What companies run services between Rugby, England and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Rugby to Calais Ville via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clifton Road to Calais via Northampton Bus Interchange, Coach Park, London Victoria, and Dover in around 10h 26m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Rugby to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–100
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Rugby to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–50
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Rugby to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €70–90
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- €240–260
- Sleeper Seat
- €70–90
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- €270–320
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €75–250
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €40–65
- 1st Class
- €85–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €17–25
- Rail 1st Class
- €26–40
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Coach Park to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01604 67 60 60
- midlands.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Clifton Road to Northampton Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/midlands
- Single
- €3–4
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Clifton Road to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01304 44 88 88
- customer.services@poferries.com
- Website
- poferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- https://www.poferries.com/en
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–45
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- €75–190
- On Foot
- €35–45
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More Questions & Answers
Rugby to Calais bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Northampton Bus Interchange station.
Calais is 1h ahead of Rugby. It is currently 3:45 PM in Rugby and 4:45 PM in Calais.
Rugby to Calais train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
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