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

The cheapest way to get from Minehead to Calais is to bus which costs €45 - €110 and takes 13h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Minehead to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 5m and costs €70 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Minehead and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Minehead to Calais. However, there are services departing from Bancks Street and arriving at Calais via Hither Mead, County Hall and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.

How far is it from Minehead to Calais?

The distance between Minehead and Calais is 814 km.

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

The best way to get from Minehead to Calais without a car is to train which takes 10h 11m and costs €170 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 10h 11m to get from Minehead to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Minehead to Calais bus from?

Minehead to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.

Train or bus from Minehead to Calais?

The best way to get from Minehead to Calais is to train which takes 10h 11m and costs €170 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 13h 16m.

Where does the Minehead to Calais bus arrive?

Minehead to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Minehead and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Minehead. It is currently 12:39 AM in Minehead and 1:39 AM in Calais.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1147+ hotels available in Calais.

Minehead to Calais - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 4 ways to get from Minehead to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
10h 11m
€173–385
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from County Hall to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 404 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
13h 16m
€48–107
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Minehead to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
5h 2m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Minehead to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
6h 5m
€74–119

Minehead to Calais by bus, train, and foot

1Weekly Services

10h 11mAverage Duration

€173Cheapest Price

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Distance: 813.6 km
Duration: 10h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Bancks Street to Calais Ville via Hither Mead, Taunton Station, Taunton, Birmingham New Street, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 10h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bancks Street to Calais via Hither Mead, Castle Way, County Hall, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 13h 16m.

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