There are 5 ways to get from Neath 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- Take the train from Neath to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
7h 22m€199–377Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bay Campus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700
11h 15m€52–118Train, bus
- Take the train from Neath to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
10h€107–200Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Neath to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
5h 4m€208–240Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Neath to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
6h 2m€81–152
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Neath to Calais is to bus which costs €50 - €120 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Neath to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 4m and costs €200 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Neath station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Neath station and arriving at Calais via Bay Campus, London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Neath to Calais. However, there are services departing from Neath and arriving at Calais Ville via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
The distance between Neath and Calais is 671 km.
The best way to get from Neath to Calais without a car is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs €190 - €380.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Neath to Calais, including transfers.
Neath to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bay Campus station.
Neath to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Neath station.
The best way to get from Neath to Calais is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs €190 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 11h 15m.
What companies run services between Neath, Wales and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Neath to Calais Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Neath station to Calais via Bay Campus, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 11h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Neath to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–180
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–150
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €136
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Standard fare
- €136
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bay Campus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–100
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–45
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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More Questions & Answers
Neath to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Calais is 1h ahead of Neath. It is currently 3:57 PM in Neath and 4:57 PM in Calais.
Neath to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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