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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Reading is to car ferry and drive which costs £30 - £85 and takes 3h 38m.

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 38m and costs £30 - £85.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Reading. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Reading via Lille Europe, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Calais to Reading?

The distance between Calais and Reading is 269 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 train which takes 4h 36m and costs £55 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Calais to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Reading train from?

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

What is the time difference between Calais and Reading?

Reading is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 12:30 PM in Calais and 11:30 AM in Reading.

Where does the Calais to Reading train arrive?

Calais to Reading 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 Reading?

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Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1476+ hotels available in Reading.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Reading by train (Eurostar), car ferry, bus, car train, car, or 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
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4h 36m
£56–221
Car ferry, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Readingtrain
7h 27m
£29–112
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
7h 19m
£41–94
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Readingcar
2h 40m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Drive from Port of Dover to Readingcar
3h 38m
£34–83

Calais to Reading by train, foot, and subway

80Weekly Services

4h 36mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Calais to Reading.

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Distance: 267.1 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Reading via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 36m.

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