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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Calais is to train and bus via Birmingham which costs €50 - €170 and takes 13h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 42m and costs €130 - €190.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Calais. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Calais?

The distance between Holyhead and Calais is 796 km.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Calais without a car is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs €120 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Holyhead to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Calais train from?

Holyhead to Calais train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.

What is the time difference between Holyhead and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Holyhead. It is currently 7:23 AM in Holyhead and 8:23 AM in Calais.

Where does the Holyhead to Calais train arrive?

Holyhead to Calais train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1095+ hotels available in Calais.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 Holyhead to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
8h 2m
€126–444
Train, bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 400 / ...
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
13h 20m
€53–169
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain Holyhead - London Euston
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
9h 42m
€81–144
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Holyhead to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
6h 46m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Holyhead to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
7h 42m
€133–186

Holyhead to Calais by train and foot

1Weekly Services

8h 2mAverage Duration

€126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 796.4 km
Duration: 8h 2m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Calais Ville via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 8h 2m.

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