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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Calais is to train and bus via Brent which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 21m.

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 34m 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.

How far is it from Reading to Calais?

The distance between Reading and Calais is 214 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 via Brent which takes 7h 21m and costs €30 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m 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 5:09 AM in Reading and 6:09 AM in Calais.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1067+ 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 via Brent
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Ealing BroadwayElizabeth / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
7h 21m
€34–61
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham JunctionReading - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
7h 40m
€31–82
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2h 36m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Calais700 / ...
8h
€54–81
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3h 34m
€68–93

Reading to Calais by train, subway, foot, and bus

292Weekly Services

7h 21mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 214.3 km
Duration: 7h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Calais via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria, and Dover in around 8h.

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