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How to get fromCalais to Readingby train (Eurostar), car ferry, bus, car train, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Reading by train (Eurostar), car ferry, bus, car train, car, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    4h 29m
    £95–202

  2. Car ferry, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Readingtrain train
    7h 18m
    £43–123

  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    7h 15m
    £55–107

  4. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Folkestone to Readingcar car
    2h 40m
    £144–159

  5. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Port of Dover to Readingcar car
    3h 33m
    £47–99

Calais to Reading by train and subway

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 270.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Reading via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 29m.

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