There are 6 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Calais by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais VilleTer
8h 49m€96–471Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals400 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
- Take the bus from Dover to Calais700 / ...
13h 8m€41–89Train, bus
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
11h 1m€49–186Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Aberystwyth to Folkestone
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
6h 16mBus, train
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian WayT1c
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
13h 22mDrive, car ferry
- Drive from Aberystwyth to Port of Dover
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
7h 14m€118–165
Aberystwyth to Calais by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Calais is to bus which costs €40 - €90 and takes 13h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 14m and costs €110 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Calais via Birmingham Coach Station, London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Calais. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Calais Ville via Birmingham New Street, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Calais is 754 km.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Calais without a car is to train which takes 8h 49m and costs €95 - €480.
It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Aberystwyth to Calais, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
Aberystwyth to Calais train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Calais is to train which takes 8h 49m and costs €95 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 13h 8m.
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 49m. 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 8m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–95
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–70
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–40
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €100–280
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €40–65
- 1st Class
- €85–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–45
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- €75–190
- On Foot
- €35–45
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More Questions & Answers
Aberystwyth to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Calais is 1h ahead of Aberystwyth. It is currently 10:48 PM in Aberystwyth and 11:48 PM in Calais.
Aberystwyth to Calais train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
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