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How to get fromCalais to Chesterby train (Eurostar), car ferry, bus, train, car train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Calais to Chester by train (Eurostar), car ferry, bus, train, car train, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain train
    6h 49m
    £162–262

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus
    11h 10m
    £58–121

  3. Car ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain train
    8h 28m
    £98–185

  4. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Folkestone to Chestercar car
    5h 20m
    £183–214

  5. Car ferry, bus via Chester Bus Interchange

    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 830
    12h 20m
    £65–141

  6. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Port of Dover to Chestercar car
    6h 11m
    £91–172

Calais to Chester by train and foot

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 410.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Chester via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 6h 49m.

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