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

The cheapest way to get from Chard to Calais is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 12h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chard to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 9m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Chard and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Chard to Calais. However, there are services departing from Boden Street and arriving at Calais via Bus Station, Hammersmith Bus Station, London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.

How far is it from Chard to Calais?

The distance between Chard and Calais is 400 km.

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

The best way to get from Chard to Calais without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 10m and costs €45 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 10h 10m to get from Chard to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chard to Calais bus from?

Chard to Calais bus services, operated by South West Coaches, depart from Boden Street station.

Where does the Chard to Calais bus arrive?

Chard to Calais bus services, operated by South West Coaches, arrive at Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Chard and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Chard. It is currently 4:14 AM in Chard and 5:14 AM in Calais.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1062+ hotels available in Calais.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Chard 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 Axminster to Clapham JunctionExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
10h 10m
€47–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from County Hall to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals502 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
12h 21m
€30–69
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chard to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
4h 11m
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Boden Street to Bus Station96 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hammersmith Bus StationSf2
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dover to Calais700 / ...
11h 23m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chard to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
5h 9m
€96–134

Chard to Calais by bus and train

104Weekly Services

10h 10mAverage Duration

€47Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 399.8 km
Duration: 10h 10m

What companies run services between Chard, England and Calais, France?

You can take a bus from Boden Street to Calais via Bus Station, Hammersmith Bus Station, Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, and Dover in around 11h 23m.

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