There are 6 ways to get from Wakefield to Calais by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
6h 46m€86–390Bus via Dover
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
- Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700 / ...
11h 57m€32–64Train, bus
- Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
9h 2m€46–116Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Wakefield to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
4h 58mBus
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 561 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
12h 6m€38–94Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Wakefield to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
5h 54m€107–149
Wakefield to Calais by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Calais is to bus via Dover which costs €30 - €65 and takes 11h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 54m and costs €100 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at Calais via Leeds City Bus Station, London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Calais. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Westgate and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Wakefield and Calais is 650 km.
The best way to get from Wakefield to Calais without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs €85 - €390.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Wakefield to Calais, including transfers.
Wakefield to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.
Wakefield to Calais train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
The best way to get from Wakefield to Calais is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs €85 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 11h 57m.
What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Calais Ville via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Calais via Leeds City Bus Station, London Victoria, and Dover in around 11h 57m.
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €29–70
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €75–260
- 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 Leeds City Bus Station to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–35
- 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
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
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- 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
Wakefield to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Calais is 1h ahead of Wakefield. It is currently 7:04 AM in Wakefield and 8:04 AM in Calais.
Wakefield to Calais train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
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