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

The cheapest way to get from York to Calais is to bus and car ferry via Leeds which costs €40 - €110 and takes 11h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Calais is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs €160 - €280.

Is there a direct train between York and Calais?

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 55m.

How far is it from York to Calais?

The distance between York and Calais is 676 km.

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

The best way to get from York to Calais without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs €160 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from York to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Calais train from?

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

What is the time difference between York and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of York. It is currently 9:13 AM in York and 10:13 AM in Calais.

Where does the York to Calais train arrive?

York 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 York to Calais?

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1258+ hotels available in Calais.

York to Calais - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car

There are 6 ways to get from York to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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 York to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
5h 55m
€164–277
Bus, car ferry via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
11h 53m
€40–103
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
8h 7m
€75–174
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 561 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
11h 20m
€63–173
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from York to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
5h 13m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from York to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
6h 14m
€84–156

York to Calais by train

5Weekly Trains

5h 55mAverage Duration

€164Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 675.9 km
Duration: 5h 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 55m.

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