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

The cheapest way to get from Didcot to Calais is to bus and car ferry which costs €30 - €85 and takes 8h 13m.

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 €40 - €110.

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 Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Didcot to Calais?

The distance between Didcot and Calais is 463 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 4h 55m and costs €130 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Didcot to Calais, including transfers.

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.

What is the time difference between Didcot and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Didcot. It is currently 7:20 AM in Didcot and 8:20 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?

There are 344+ hotels available in Calais.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Didcot to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car ferry, car, 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
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 Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
4h 55m
€137–251
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Speedwell Street to Green Line Coach Stationbus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
8h 13m
€32–85
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
6h 44m
€42–113
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Didcot to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
3h 3m
Train, line 702 bus, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Sloughtrain
2. Take the bus from Wellington Street Stop C to Green Line Coach Stationbus 702
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
8h
€35–96
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Didcot to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
4h 6m
€45–101

Didcot to Calais by train and subway

6Weekly Services

4h 55mAverage Duration

€137Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Didcot to Calais.

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Distance: 463 km
Duration: 4h 55m

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, and Lille Europe in around 4h 55m.

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