There are 6 ways to get from York to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
5h 56m€96–422Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
7h 47m€51–122Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from York to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
5h 14mTrain, bus via Sheffield
- Take the train from York to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
9h 48m€65–199Bus
- Take the bus from Rail Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 561 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
- Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700 / ...
11h 55m€52–72Drive, car ferry
- Drive from York to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
6h 10m€112–156
York to Calais by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from York to Calais is to bus which costs €50 - €75 and takes 11h 55m.
The fastest way to get from York to Calais is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs €95 - €430.
No, there is no direct bus from York station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Calais via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from York to Calais. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between York and Calais is 676 km.
The best way to get from York to Calais without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs €95 - €430.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from York to Calais, including transfers.
York to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.
York to Calais train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
The best way to get from York to Calais is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs €95 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 11h 55m.
What companies run services between York, England and Calais, France?
You can take a train from York to Calais Ville via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 11h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from York to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35–95
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from York to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–95
- 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
- €75–270
- 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
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €25–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €25–35
- 1st Class
- €45–60
- 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
Train from York to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from York to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- 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
- 01204 327509
- info@atlantictravel.co.uk
- Website
- atlantictravel.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Rail Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- 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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More Questions & Answers
York to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Calais is 1h ahead of York. It is currently 5:27 AM in York and 6:27 AM in Calais.
York to Calais train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
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