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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: 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular ferry company |
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 travel options between London and Calais. You can take a coach, train or ferry.
The cheapest way to get from London to Calais is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €20 compared to other travel options to Calais:
Taking a coach costs €10 less than taking a ferry, which average ticket prices of €30.
Taking a coach costs €148 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of €168.
The fastest way from London to Calais is by ferry with an average journey time of 1 h 25 min.
There are alternative travel options to Calais that take longer:
Coach takes on average 4 h 45 min.
Getting to Calais by train takes 3 h 50 min on average.
The distance between London and Calais is around 150 km.
The average frequency per day from London to Calais is:
- Around 1 coach per day.
- 26 ferries a day.
- 7 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Calais as scheduled services by coach, train or ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from London to Calais:
- Coaches mostly leave from London, Victoria Coach Station and tend to arrive in Calais, Port - P&O Ferry.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Calais:
- You can take a coach from London to Calais with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus or Arriva UK. Cheap tickets can be found for €20 with FlixBus from London to Calais.
- You can take a ferry from London to Calais with DFDS or P& O Ferries. Cheap tickets can be found for €30 with DFDS from London to Calais.
- You can travel by train between London and Calais with Eurostar, and you can find Eurostar London to Calais tickets for €168 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from London to Calais with the following travel companies:
- You can find 1 direct coach per day to Calais with FlixBus.
- You can find 26 direct ferries per 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 trip.
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