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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Calais is to bus via Dover which costs €50 - €90 and takes 15h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Calais is to fly and train which takes 8h 16m and costs €100 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Calais via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Calais. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Calais Ville via Edinburgh Waverley, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.

How far is it from Scotland to Calais?

The distance between Scotland and Calais is 1071 km.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Calais without a car is to train which takes 10h 11m and costs €250 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 10h 11m to get from Scotland to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Calais bus from?

Scotland to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Calais train from?

Scotland to Calais train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Calais?

The best way to get from Scotland to Calais is to train which takes 10h 11m and costs €250 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 15h 5m.

Where does the Scotland to Calais bus arrive?

Scotland to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Scotland and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Scotland. It is currently 10:24 PM in Scotland and 11:24 PM in Calais.

Where does the Scotland to Calais train arrive?

Scotland to Calais train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Scotland to Calais?

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Where can I stay near Calais?

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Scotland to Calais - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Scotland to Calais by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, 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 Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
10h 11m
€253–467
Bus via Dover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700 / ...
15h 10m
€51–90
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
11h 22m
€93–407
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Glasgow to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
8h 24m
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane EDI - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain
9h 14m
€78–222
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 594 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
15h 5m
€60–86
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Glasgow to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
9h 25m
€168–237
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane EDI - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain
8h 16m
€108–331
Fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane EDI - BVA
2. Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare routièrebus
3. Take the train from Amiens to Calais Villetrain
9h 14m
€94–312

Scotland to Calais by train and foot

76Weekly Services

10h 11mAverage Duration

€253Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,071.4 km
Duration: 10h 11m

What companies run services between Scotland and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Calais Ville via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 10h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 15h 5m.

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