There are 6 ways to get from Pontypridd to Calais by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais VilleTer
7h 3m€109–424Bus via Dover
cheapest- Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
- Take the bus from Dover to Calais700 / ...
10h 37m€31–58Train, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
9h 30m€62–136Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Pontypridd to Folkestone
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
4h 30mBus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals509 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
11h 19m€31–67Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Pontypridd to Port of Dover
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
5h 28m€101–141
Pontypridd to Calais by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Calais is to bus via Dover which costs €30 - €60 and takes 10h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 28m and costs €100 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontypridd to Calais. However, there are services departing from Catherine Street E2 and arriving at Calais via Kingsway GD, London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Calais. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Calais Ville via Cardiff Central, Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between Pontypridd and Calais is 630 km.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Calais without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs €100 - €430.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Pontypridd to Calais, including transfers.
Pontypridd to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.
Pontypridd to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Calais is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs €100 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 10h 37m.
What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Pontypridd to Calais Ville via Cardiff Central, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catherine Street E2 to Calais via Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, Kingsway GD, London Victoria, and Dover in around 10h 37m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–100
- 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
- €100–280
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €40–65
- 1st Class
- €85–140
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–45
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- €75–190
- On Foot
- €35–45
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More Questions & Answers
Pontypridd to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Calais is 1h ahead of Pontypridd. It is currently 3:34 AM in Pontypridd and 4:34 AM in Calais.
Pontypridd to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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