How to travel from London to Calais

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Travel Information between London and Calais

Distance93 miles (150 km)
Available travel modesBus, train or ferry
Ticket price range$23 - $186
Cheapest modeBus • $23 (€20) • 4 h 45 min
Fastest modeFerry • $33 (€30) • 1 h 25 min
Popular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus, DFDS or Eurostar

Take a bus, train or ferry to travel 93 miles (150 km) from London to Calais. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are BlaBlaCar Bus, DFDS or Eurostar among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, ferry or train from London to Calais.

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from London to Calais

How to get from London to Calais by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

ferry

The best way to travel from London to Calais is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

DFDSCalais / All ships
09:10AM1h30
Port of Dover
11:40AMPort of Calais
$351One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

DFDSCalais / All ships
09:10AM1h30
Port of Dover
11:40AMPort of Calais
$351One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

DFDSCalais / All ships
09:10AM1h30
Port of Dover
11:40AMPort of Calais
$351One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Eurostar9132+SNCF TER844847
01:01PM3h54
London St Pancras International (STP)
05:55PMCalais Ville
$3211One-way
1 transfer
Eurostar9132+TER844421
01:01PM4h51
London St Pancras International (STP)
06:52PMCalais - Fréthun
$3231One-way
1 transfer
Eurostar9132+SNCF TER844849
01:01PM5h55
London St Pancras International (STP)
07:56PMCalais Ville
$3211One-way
1 transfer
DFDSCalais / All ships
10:40AM1h30
Port of Dover
01:10PMPort of Calais
$351One-way
0 transfers
DFDSD Class Vessel
08:00AM2h00
Port of Dover
11:00AMPort of Dunkirk
$351One-way
0 transfers
DFDSCalais / All ships
07:40AM1h30
Port of Dover
10:10AMPort of Calais
$351One-way
0 transfers

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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.

FAQs

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.

Omio customers who travel from London to Calais often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Dover, Lille or Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Calais and these popular destinations at a great price.

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