There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Calais Ferry Port by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car ferry, 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- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais VilleTer
6h 8m€112–519Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to CalaisN280 / ...
10h 34m€22–47Train, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonPort Talbot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to CalaisN280 / ...
8h 53m€68–149Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
5h 25m€99–137Bus via Dover
- Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
- Take the bus from Dover to Calais700 / ...
9h 51m€29–58Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
4h 36m
Cardiff to Calais Ferry Port by train, subway, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Calais Ferry Port is to bus which costs €22 - €50 and takes 10h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Calais Ferry Port is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 25m and costs €95 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Calais Ferry Port. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Cousteau via London Victoria, Dover and Terminal Ferry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Calais Ferry Port. 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 8m.
The distance between Cardiff and Calais Ferry Port is 610 km.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Calais Ferry Port without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €110 - €550.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Cardiff to Calais Ferry Port, including transfers.
Cardiff to Calais Ferry Port bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.
Cardiff to Calais Ferry Port train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Calais Ferry Port is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €110 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €29 - €60 and takes 9h 51m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Calais Ferry Port, 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 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Cousteau via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Calais, and Terminal Ferry in around 9h 51m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–130
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €100–330
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €40–65
- 1st Class
- €85–140
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €18–27
- Rail 1st Class
- €28–40
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €25–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €25–35
- 1st Class
- €45–60
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–45
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- €75–190
- On Foot
- €35–45
Want to know more about travelling around France
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Calais Ferry Port bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Calais Ferry Port is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 9:39 PM in Cardiff and 10:39 PM in Calais Ferry Port.
Cardiff to Calais Ferry Port train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Cardiff to Calais Ferry Port train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1080+ hotels available in Calais Ferry Port.









































