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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Reading is to bus via Calais which costs £40 - £60 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Reading is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £60 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Reading. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Reading RailAir via London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Calais to Reading?

The distance between Calais and Reading is 141 miles.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Reading without a car is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs £40 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Calais to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Reading bus from?

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

Where does the Calais to Reading bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Calais and Reading?

Reading is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 6:15 PM in Calais and 5:15 PM in Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1426+ hotels available in Reading.

Calais to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Reading by bus, car train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria1700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirRa1
6h 9m
£43–69
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria1700 / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to ReadingLondon Waterloo - Reading / ...
6h 13m
£29–62
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonele shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Reading
2h 38m
Bus via Calais
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirRa1
9h 10m
£43–57
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
2. Drive from Port of Dover to Reading
3h 32m
£61–82

Calais to Reading by bus

501Weekly Buses

6h 9mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Calais to Reading.

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Distance: 140.5 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Reading, England?

You can take a bus from Calais to Reading RailAir via London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 6h 9m.

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