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6 h 58 min
620 km.
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Six ways to Travel from Penzance to Calais

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Cheapest
By car (620 km)
6 h 58 min
620 km.
from $34
Other
Rideshare
6 h 58 min
620 km.
from $8.09
Train
9 h 28 min
528 km.
from $524.22
Bus
14 h 45 min
528 km.
from $108.26
Train, Bus
12 h 21 min
530 km.
from $403.74
Train, bus via Exeter
14 h 10 min
530 km.
from $294.35

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:
$22.78–$32.91
Bus from Penzance to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52
Bus from Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.02–$17.72

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:
$22.78–$32.91

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:
$22.78–$49.37

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:
$30.38–$69.62

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:
$34.18–$88.60

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$75.95–$164.55

Eurotunnel

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

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Penzance to London
Ave. Duration:
5h 11m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$202.52–$443.02
Train from Penzance to Exeter
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$88.60–$202.52

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Penzance to London
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$82.28

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Penzance to Exeter
Ave. Duration:
3h 9m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$253.16

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Clapham
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$253.16

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:
$44.30–$53.16

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Calais is to bus which costs $59.78 - $92.39 and takes 14h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 37m and costs $152.17 - $217.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance to Calais. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Calais via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Calais. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Calais Ville via Paddington station, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

How far is it from Penzance to Calais?

The distance between Penzance and Calais is 865 km.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Calais without a car is to train which takes 9h 28m and costs $228.26 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 28m to get from Penzance to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Calais bus from?

Penzance to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Penzance station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Calais train from?

Penzance to Calais train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Penzance station.

Train or bus from Penzance to Calais?

The best way to get from Penzance to Calais is to train which takes 9h 28m and costs $228.26 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $92.39 and takes 14h 45m.

Where does the Penzance to Calais bus arrive?

Penzance to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Penzance and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Penzance. It is currently 07:59 in Penzance and 08:59 in Calais.

Where does the Penzance to Calais train arrive?

Penzance to Calais train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at London Paddington station.

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

Book your Penzance to Calais train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Penzance to Calais bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 915+ hotels available in Calais. Prices start at $47.72 per night.
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