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

The cheapest way to get from Didcot to Calais is to train and bus via Slough which costs €35 - €55 and takes 9h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Didcot to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 6m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Didcot and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Didcot station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Parkway Station and arriving at Calais via Queens Lane, London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Didcot and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Didcot to Calais. However, there are services departing from Didcot Parkway and arriving at Calais Ville via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Didcot to Calais?

The distance between Didcot and Calais is 457 km.

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

The best way to get from Didcot to Calais without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €90 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Didcot to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Didcot to Calais bus from?

Didcot to Calais bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, depart from Queens Lane station.

Where do I catch the Didcot to Calais train from?

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

Train or bus from Didcot to Calais?

The best way to get from Didcot to Calais is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €90 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 8h 49m.

Where does the Didcot to Calais bus arrive?

Didcot to Calais bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, arrive at Green Line Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Didcot and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Didcot. It is currently 2:10 AM in Didcot and 3:10 AM in Calais.

Where does the Didcot to Calais train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Calais?

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Didcot to Calais - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 6 ways to get from Didcot to Calais by train (Eurostar), 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
best
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
5h 40m
€90–367
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Green Line Coach Stationbus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700 / ...
8h 49m
€36–51
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
7h 50m
€48–99
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Didcot to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
3h 4m
Train, bus via Slough
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Sloughtrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
9h 14m
€37–53
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Didcot to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
4h 6m
€66–100

Didcot to Calais by train, subway, and foot

76Weekly Services

5h 40mAverage Duration

€90Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Didcot to Calais.

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Distance: 457.4 km
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a train from Didcot Parkway to Calais Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkway Station to Calais via Queens Lane, Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, and Dover in around 8h 49m.

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