There are 5 ways to get from Caerphilly to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train
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 Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
6h 48m€178–341Bus, car ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 509
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
10h 25m€54–155Train, bus, car ferry
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
9h 17m€95–222Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Caerphilly to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
4h 34m€198–226Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Caerphilly to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
5h 31m€73–147
Caerphilly to Calais by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caerphilly to Calais is to bus and car ferry which costs €50 - €160 and takes 10h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Caerphilly to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 4h 34m and costs €190 - €230.
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 48m.
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 48m and costs €170 - €350.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Caerphilly to Calais, including transfers.
Caerphilly to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Calais is 1h ahead of Caerphilly. It is currently 5:06 PM in Caerphilly and 6:06 PM in Calais.
Caerphilly to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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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 48m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- LeShuttle
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €137
- Website
- LeShuttle
- Standard fare
- €137
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Kingsway K14 to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–55
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–55
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–55
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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