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

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

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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 14m
    €192–331

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    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 carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    9h 42m
    €67–152

  3. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    8h 26m
    €114–236

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    4h 30m
    €204–233

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    5h 27m
    €96–186

Cardiff to Calais by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration9h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 604.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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 14m.

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