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 which costs €60 - €180 and takes 11h 34m.

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 6h 2m and costs €100 - €290.

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 6h 2m.

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 6h 2m and costs €100 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m 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 6:54 AM in York and 7:54 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 776+ 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
6h 2m
€109–286
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
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 34m
€62–172
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 17m
€79–185
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from York to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
5h 13m
Train, bus, car ferry via Sheffield
1. Take the train from York to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
9h 43m
€132–267
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from York to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
6h 14m
€82–155

York to Calais by train

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6h 2mAverage Duration

€109Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 675.9 km
Duration: 6h 2m

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 6h 2m.

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