Cheapest price
$586
Average price
$652
Fastest journey
2 h 9 m
Average duration
3 h 7 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
151 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Calais is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Calais will cost around $652 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $586.
It's difficult to get from London to Calais without transferring at least once.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Calais among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.
Train | Most popular Bus | Ferry |
---|---|---|
€157 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest | €36 Average price |
5h 54m Average duration 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() ![]() | 6:04 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 5h25 | 11:29 AM Calais Ville | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 6:04 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 7h25 | 1:29 PM Calais Ville | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 6:04 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2h20 | 8:24 AM Calais - Fréthun | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 8:01 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 5h28 | 1:29 PM Calais Ville | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 8:01 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3h42 | 11:43 AM Calais Ville | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | 8:01 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 4h12 | 12:13 PM Calais - Fréthun | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 10:04 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 5h25 | 3:29 PM Calais Ville | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 10:04 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2h09 | 12:13 PM Calais - Fréthun | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 10:04 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 5h09 | 3:13 PM Calais Ville | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | 12:01 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3h12 | 3:13 PM Calais Ville | 2 transfers | |
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Distance 93 miles (151 km) |
Average train duration 5h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $191 (€156) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 50m |
First train 05:31 |
Last train 20:32 |
You can travel by train from London to Calais with Eurostar. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.
Eurostar is the exclusive high-speed railway service connecting the United Kingdom with countries in continental Europe like France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Most Eurostar trains travel through the Channel Tunnel, also known as the Chunnel, between the UK and France. With a high-speed train service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), you will travel to Calais from London in ultimate comfort coupled with modern, comfortable seats and large windows. When booking your Eurostar train from London to Calais, you can choose between three ticket types: Standard, Standard Premier (with light refreshments served and spacious seats), and Business Premier (with flexible travel options, spacious seating, lounge access, priority boarding and hot meal served).
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
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