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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Calais is to bus which costs €29 - €70 and takes 13h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 6m and costs €130 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Calais. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Calais via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Calais. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Calais Ville via Newcastle, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Calais?

The distance between Sunderland and Calais is 823 km.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Calais without a car is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs €110 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Sunderland to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Calais bus from?

Sunderland to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Calais train from?

Sunderland to Calais train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Calais?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Calais is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs €110 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €30 - €85 and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the Sunderland to Calais bus arrive?

Sunderland to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Sunderland and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Sunderland. It is currently 4:30 PM in Sunderland and 5:30 PM in Calais.

Where does the Sunderland to Calais train arrive?

Sunderland to Calais train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

Book your Sunderland to Calais train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Sunderland to Calais bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1081+ hotels available in Calais.

Sunderland to Calais - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 7 ways to get from Sunderland to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 Newcastle to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais VilleTer
7h 34m
€110–524
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals436 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to CalaisN814 / ...
13h 27m
€30–69
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sunderland to King's CrossSunderland - London Kings Cross
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to CalaisN814 / ...
10h 6m
€57–136
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Sunderland to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
6h 10m
Fly, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)NCL - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
7h 39m
€102–354
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Calais700 / ...
11h 40m
€34–82
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sunderland to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
7h 6m
€130–183

Sunderland to Calais by subway and train

6Weekly Services

7h 34mAverage Duration

€110Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sunderland to Calais.

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Distance: 822.9 km
Duration: 7h 34m

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

You can take a subway from Sunderland to Calais Ville via Central Station, Newcastle, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Calais via London Victoria and Dover in around 11h 40m.

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