There are 5 ways to get from Bath 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 Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
5h 38m€160–302Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 403
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
9h 55m€36–81Train, bus
- Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
8h 18m€69–132Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Bath to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
3h 56m€191–215Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Bath to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
4h 54m€64–129
Bath to Calais by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bath to Calais is to bus which costs €35 - €85 and takes 9h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Bath to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 3h 56m and costs €190 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Calais via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Bath to Calais. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Calais Ville via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Bath and Calais is 543 km.
The best way to get from Bath to Calais without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs €160 - €310.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Bath to Calais, including transfers.
Bath to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bath to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.
The best way to get from Bath to Calais is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs €160 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 9h 55m.
What companies run services between Bath, England and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Bath Spa to Calais Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 9h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–150
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- 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
- Estimated price
- €138
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Standard fare
- €138
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–50
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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More Questions & Answers
Bath to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Calais is 1h ahead of Bath. It is currently 12:20 PM in Bath and 1:20 PM in Calais.
Bath to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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