What is the cheapest way to get from Calais to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Cardiff is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £24 - £55 and takes 12h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calais to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Calais to Cardiff is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 22m and costs £85 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at University RE via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Cardiff Central via Lille Europe, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Calais to Cardiff?

The distance between Calais and Cardiff is 378 miles.

How do I travel from Calais to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Calais to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £95 - £440.

How long does it take to get from Calais to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Calais to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Cardiff bus from?

Calais to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.

Where do I catch the Calais to Cardiff train from?

Calais to Cardiff train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Calais to Cardiff is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £95 - £440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Calais to Cardiff bus arrive?

Calais to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Calais and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 5:36 AM in Calais and 4:36 AM in Cardiff.

Where does the Calais to Cardiff train arrive?

Calais to Cardiff train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

How do I get a train ticket from Calais to Cardiff?

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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Calais to Cardiff - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Calais to Cardiff by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car train, car, 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
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
6h 20m
£97–435
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North RoadUk940 / ...
12h 25m
£24–51
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
6h 45m
£59–131
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonele shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiff
4h 29m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to University RE507 / ...
7h 51m
£30–57
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
2. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiff
5h 22m
£87–117

Calais to Cardiff by train, foot, and subway

79Weekly Services

6h 20mAverage Duration

£97Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Calais to Cardiff.

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Distance: 375.8 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Cardiff Central via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to University RE via London Victoria in around 7h 51m.

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