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Compare train, bus, and ferry for London to Calais
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 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €150.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Ferry |
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€29 Average price Cheapest | €151 Average price | €33 Average price |
5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from London to Calais by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from London to Calais is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from London to Calais
Travel to Calais easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Calais.
There are 3 ways to get from London to Calais: bus, train or ferry.
The cheapest way to get from London to Calais is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $23 (€20) compared to other travel options to Calais:
Taking a bus costs $11 (€10) less than taking a ferry, which costs on average $33 (€30) for the same trip.
A bus is $163 (€148) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Calais costing on average $186 (€168).
The quickest way to travel between London and Calais is by ferry, which takes on average 1 h 25 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 4 h 45 min on average.
Getting to Calais by train takes 3 h 50 min on average.
Calais is approximately 93 miles (150 km) away from London.
The average frequency per day from London to Calais is:
- 1 bus a day.
- 26 ferries a day.
- 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Calais from London as scheduled services by bus, train or ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from London to Calais:
- Most travelers who purchase a bus ticket from London to Calais depart from London, Victoria Coach Station to Calais, Port - P&O Ferry.
The following travel companies offer services from London to Calais:
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Arriva UK or FlixBus for buses to Calais. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus London to Calais tickets on Omio for $22 (€20).
- Travel with DFDS or P& O Ferries to go to Calais by ferry. For a good deal on tickets, you can find DFDS London to Calais tickets on Omio for $33 (€30).
- Eurostar can take you to Calais by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Eurostar from London to Calais for $186 (€168).
Yes, there are direct routes from London to Calais with the following travel companies:
- You can find 1 direct bus per day to take to Calais with FlixBus.
- You'll find 26 direct ferries a day to Calais with DFDS or P& O Ferries.
Direct services to Calais tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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