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 €27 - €40 and takes 8h 6m.

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, London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

How far is it from Reading to Calais?

The distance between Reading and Calais is 223 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 and bus which takes 7h 56m and costs €30 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m 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 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 7:32 PM in Reading and 8:32 PM in Calais.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1059+ 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, 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain Reading - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N280 / ...
7h 56m
€31–92
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N280 / ...
8h 6m
€28–40
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2h 37m
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700 / ...
8h 11m
€62–83
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3h 35m
€68–93

Reading to Calais by train and bus

255Weekly Services

7h 56mAverage Duration

€31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 223 km
Duration: 7h 56m

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

Atlantic Travel GB Ltd operates a bus from London Victoria to Calais every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 6h. FlixBus also services this route every 2 hours.

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