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How to get fromCardiff to Calaisby train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Calais by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    6h 54m
    €104–384

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus bus Uk042 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus 700 / ...
    9h 53m
    €23–41

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus 700 / ...
    8h 31m
    €64–127

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    4h 30m

  5. Bus via Dover

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus bus 700 / ...
    8h 34m
    €27–54

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    5h 32m
    €91–136

Cardiff to Calais by train, subway, and foot

Calendar76Weekly Services
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€104Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Calais Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 8h 34m.

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