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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Calais is to bus and car ferry which costs €45 - €140 and takes 9h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 32m and costs €70 - €140.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Calais. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Calais Ville via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Calais?

The distance between Cardiff and Calais is 610 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Calais without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €180 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Cardiff to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Calais train from?

Cardiff to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 7:29 AM in Cardiff and 8:29 AM in Calais.

Where does the Cardiff to Calais train arrive?

Cardiff to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Calais?

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1208+ hotels available in Calais.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car ferry, car, or car 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 Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
6h 35m
€185–337
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
9h 21m
€47–136
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
8h 33m
€89–199
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
4h 29m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
5h 32m
€70–137

Cardiff to Calais by train and subway

6Weekly Services

6h 35mAverage Duration

€185Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Calais.

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Distance: 610.3 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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, and Lille Europe in around 6h 35m.

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