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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Calais is to bus which costs €55 - €75 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 35m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Calais. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Calais via Heathrow Central Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Calais. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Calais Ville via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Reading to Calais?

The distance between Reading and Calais is 430 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Calais without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €95 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Reading to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Calais bus from?

Reading to Calais bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Calais train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Calais?

The best way to get from Reading to Calais is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €95 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €75 and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Reading to Calais bus arrive?

Reading to Calais bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 5:42 AM in Reading and 6:42 AM in Calais.

Where does the Reading to Calais train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to Calais?

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1103+ hotels available in Calais.

Reading to Calais - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 5 ways to get from Reading 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 Reading 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
5h 40m
€95–337
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain Reading - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
8h 31m
€32–94
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2h 37m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
8h 50m
€59–75
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3h 35m
€67–92

Reading to Calais by train, subway, and foot

76Weekly Services

5h 40mAverage Duration

€95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 429.9 km
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Calais Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Calais via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 8h 50m.

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