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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Cardiff is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 7h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Cardiff is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 4h 31m and costs £160 - £200.

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 57m.

How far is it from Calais to Cardiff?

The distance between Calais and Cardiff is 257 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 bus and train which takes 6h 58m and costs £70 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m 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 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 1:06 PM in Calais and 12:06 PM in Cardiff.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1703+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Calais to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Cardiff by bus, train, car train, car, or car ferry

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 1700 / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
6h 58m
£74–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 1700 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
7h 57m
£38–88
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar
4h 31m
£168–199
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiffcar
5h 25m
£63–121

Calais to Cardiff by bus, foot, subway, and train

61Weekly Services

6h 58mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Calais to Cardiff.

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Distance: 255.1 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Calais to University RE via London Victoria in around 7h 57m.

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