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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Calais is to bus via Dover which costs €26 - €50 and takes 9h 40m.

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 25m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Calais. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Calais via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Calais?

The distance between Cardiff and Calais is 390 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 and bus which takes 8h 35m and costs €65 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Cardiff to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Calais bus from?

Cardiff to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Cardiff to Calais bus arrive?

Cardiff to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 9:47 AM in Cardiff and 10:47 AM in Calais.

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

Book your Cardiff to Calais bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1070+ hotels available in Calais.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Calais by train, bus, car, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to CalaisN700 / ...
8h 35m
€65–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to CalaisN700 / ...
9h 49m
€23–50
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
4h 27m
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Calais700 / ...
9h 40m
€26–50
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
5h 25m
€99–138

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Calais.

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Distance: 389.9 km
Duration: 8h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Calais via London Victoria and Dover in around 9h 40m.

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