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Leicester to Calais

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345 km.
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Six ways to Travel from Leicester to Calais

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Cheapest
By car (345 km)
4 h 2 min
345 km.
from $18
Other
Rideshare
4 h 2 min
345 km.
from $13.13
Train
5 h 12 min
276 km.
from $217.40
Bus via Dover
8 h 50 min
278 km.
from $45.35
Train, Bus
8 h 35 min
278 km.
from $103.33
Bus
10 h
278 km.
from $74.28

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.57–$27.17
Bus from Leicester St Margarets bus station to London
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.22–$21.74
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.96–$17.39
Bus from Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.33–$15.22

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$27.17

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Lille Europe to Calais
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.57–$41.30

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Europe to Calais
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$26.09–$59.78

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.35–$70.65

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$65.22–$141.30

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Leicester to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$39.13–$59.78

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Leicester to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.00–$34.78

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$36.96–$44.57

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Calais?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Calais is to bus via Dover which costs $36.96 - $54.35 and takes 8h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Calais?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 39m and costs $92.39 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margarets bus station and arriving at Calais via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Calais. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Leicester to Calais?

The distance between Leicester and Calais is 532 km.

How do I travel from Leicester to Calais without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Calais without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs $86.96 - $260.87 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Leicester to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Calais bus from?

Leicester to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margarets bus station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Calais train from?

Leicester to Calais train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Calais?

The best way to get from Leicester to Calais is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs $86.96 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs $36.96 - $54.35 and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Leicester to Calais bus arrive?

Leicester to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Leicester and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Leicester. It is currently 07:39 in Leicester and 08:39 in Calais.

Where does the Leicester to Calais train arrive?

Leicester to Calais train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Calais?

Book your Leicester to Calais train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester to Calais?

Book your Leicester to Calais bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 928+ hotels available in Calais. Prices start at $46.42 per night.
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