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How to get fromAberystwyth to Calaisby train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train or car ferry

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropetrainEil
    4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais VilletrainTer
    8h 52m
    €92–551

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus409
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus400 / ...
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus700 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus700 / ...
    13h 9m
    €40–98

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus700 / ...
    10h 36m
    €45–195

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrainle shuttle
    6h 16m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian WaybusT1c
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus700 / ...
    12h 53m

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Port of Dovercar
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
    7h 14m
    €118–165

Aberystwyth to Calais by train and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration8h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€92Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Calais Ville via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Calais via Birmingham Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 13h 9m.

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