There are 6 ways to get from Bridgend to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Bridgend to London Paddington
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais VilleTer
6h 37m€117–585Bus via Dover
cheapest- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Queensway Q1
- Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to London Victoria
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
- Take the bus from Dover to Calais700 / ...
10h 21m€32–64Train, bus
- Take the train from Bridgend to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
8h 54m€68–205Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Bridgend to Folkestone
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
4h 40mBus
- Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2X2
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals509 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
12h 27mDrive, car ferry
- Drive from Bridgend to Port of Dover
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
5h 37m€103–144
Bridgend to Calais by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bridgend to Calais is to bus via Dover which costs €30 - €65 and takes 10h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Bridgend to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 37m and costs €100 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Bridgend to Calais. However, there are services departing from Sarn Odeon and arriving at Calais via Queensway Q1, London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Bridgend to Calais. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Calais Ville via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Bridgend and Calais is 643 km.
The best way to get from Bridgend to Calais without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs €110 - €600.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Bridgend to Calais, including transfers.
Bridgend to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sarn Odeon station.
Bridgend to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bridgend station.
The best way to get from Bridgend to Calais is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs €110 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 10h 21m.
What companies run services between Bridgend, Wales and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Bridgend to Calais Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sarn Odeon to Calais via Queensway Q1, London Victoria, and Dover in around 10h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bridgend to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–190
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €100–340
- 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
- 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
- €23–24
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €25–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €25–35
- 1st Class
- €45–60
- 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
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Queensway Q1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Queensway Q1 to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 1792 57 22 55
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- 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
Bridgend to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Queensway Q1 station.
Calais is 1h ahead of Bridgend. It is currently 8:19 PM in Bridgend and 9:19 PM in Calais.
Bridgend to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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