There are 5 ways to get from Runcorn 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 Runcorn to London Euston
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais VilleTer
6h 13m€119–771Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Runcorn to London EustonLiverpool Lime Street - London Euston
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
8h 6m€72–461Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Runcorn to Folkestone
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
5h 22mTrain, bus via Birmingham
- Take the train from Runcorn to Smethwick Galton Bridge
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals400 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
11h 20m€81–121Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Runcorn to Port of Dover
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
6h 19m€112–157
Runcorn to Calais by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Calais is to train and bus via Birmingham which costs €80 - €130 and takes 11h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Calais is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs €110 - €800.
No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Calais. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Runcorn and Calais is 663 km.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Calais without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs €110 - €800.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Runcorn to Calais, including transfers.
Runcorn to Calais train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Runcorn station.
Calais is 1h ahead of Runcorn. It is currently 7:47 PM in Runcorn and 8:47 PM in Calais.
Runcorn to Calais train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
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What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Runcorn to Calais Ville via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 6h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Runcorn to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–440
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- 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
- €85–310
- 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 22m
- 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 Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–24
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 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
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Runcorn to Smethwick Galton Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €58–63
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.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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