Rome2Rio

How to get fromHolyhead to Calaisby train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

Find Transport to Calais

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Holyhead to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, plane, 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.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    8h 5m
    €221–376

  2. Train, bus via Chester

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Shottontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    4. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus bus 700
    13h 56m
    €76–133

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train Holyhead - London Euston
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus N380 / ...
    10h 20m
    €130–221

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    6h 46m
    €234–278

  5. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane plane MAN - BVA
    3. Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare routièrebus bus
    4. Take the train from Amiens to Calais Villetrain train
    11h 17m
    €120–273

  6. Train, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 541 / ...
    4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus 700
    14h 7m
    €114–228

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    7h 42m
    €121–208

Holyhead to Calais by train and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€221Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Holyhead to Calais.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 796.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 5m

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 5m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

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

More Questions & Answers