What is the cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Calais?

The cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Calais is to bus via Cardiff which costs €30 - €85 and takes 11h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Calais?

The fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 50m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Port Talbot and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Talbot station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 and arriving at Calais via Sophia Gardens, London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Port Talbot and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to Calais. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Parkway and arriving at Calais Ville via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Port Talbot to Calais?

The distance between Port Talbot and Calais is 657 km.

How do I travel from Port Talbot to Calais without a car?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Calais without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs €110 - €600.

How long does it take to get from Port Talbot to Calais?

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Port Talbot to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port Talbot to Calais bus from?

Port Talbot to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9.

Where do I catch the Port Talbot to Calais train from?

Port Talbot to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.

Train or bus from Port Talbot to Calais?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Calais is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs €110 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus via Cardiff, which costs €30 - €85 and takes 11h 1m.

Where does the Port Talbot to Calais bus arrive?

Port Talbot to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

What is the time difference between Port Talbot and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Port Talbot. It is currently 7:36 PM in Port Talbot and 8:36 PM in Calais.

Where does the Port Talbot to Calais train arrive?

Port Talbot to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Port Talbot to Calais?

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Port Talbot to Calais - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 6 ways to get from Port Talbot to Calais by train (Eurostar), 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 Port Talbot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
7h 31m
€111–557
Bus via Cardiff
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 509 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700 / ...
11h 1m
€32–81
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
9h 49m
€71–270
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Port Talbot to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
4h 53m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
12h 1m
€41–115
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Port Talbot to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
5h 50m
€107–149

Port Talbot to Calais by train, subway, and foot

76Weekly Services

7h 31mAverage Duration

€111Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Port Talbot to Calais.

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Distance: 656.6 km
Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Port Talbot, Wales and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Calais Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Calais via Sophia Gardens, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 11h 1m.

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