There are 6 ways to get from Caerphilly to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais VilleTer
6h 53m€117–525Bus via Dover
cheapest- Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to London Victoria
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
- Take the bus from Dover to Calais700 / ...
9h 45m€32–62Train, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to CalaisN700 / ...
9h 20m€70–156Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Caerphilly to Folkestone
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
4h 31mBus
- Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals509
- Take the bus from London Victoria to CalaisN700 / ...
10h 46m€32–92Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Caerphilly to Port of Dover
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
5h 29m€99–137
Caerphilly to Calais by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caerphilly to Calais is to bus via Dover which costs €30 - €65 and takes 9h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Caerphilly to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 29m and costs €95 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Caerphilly to Calais. However, there are services departing from South Gate Square and arriving at Calais via Queensway Q1, London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Caerphilly to Calais. However, there are services departing from Caerphilly and arriving at Calais Ville via Cardiff Central, Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Caerphilly and Calais is 623 km.
The best way to get from Caerphilly to Calais without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs €110 - €550.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Caerphilly to Calais, including transfers.
Caerphilly to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Queensway Q1 station.
Caerphilly to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Caerphilly to Calais is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs €110 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 9h 45m.
What companies run services between Caerphilly, Wales and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Caerphilly to Calais Ville via Cardiff Central, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Gate Square to Calais via Queensway Q1, London Victoria, and Dover in around 9h 45m.
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- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–120
- 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 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–330
- 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 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Queensway Q1 to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–29
- 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 Kingsway K14 to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–65
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- 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
Caerphilly to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Calais is 1h ahead of Caerphilly. It is currently 12:14 AM in Caerphilly and 1:14 AM in Calais.
Caerphilly to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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