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 12m.

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 33m and costs £55 - £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 5h 55m.

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 5h 55m and costs £45 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m 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 Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Calais station.

Where does the Calais to Reading bus arrive?

Calais to Reading bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Calais and Reading?

Reading is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 5:21 PM in Calais and 4:21 PM in Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1429+ 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 Victoriabus N700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
5h 55m
£49–69
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus N700 / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading / ...
6h 2m
£29–62
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Readingcar
2h 40m
Bus via Calais
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
9h 12m
£43–57
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Drive from Port of Dover to Readingcar
3h 33m
£60–82

Calais to Reading by bus

567Weekly Buses

5h 55mAverage Duration

£49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 140.5 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

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 5h 55m.

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