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How to get fromReading to Calaisby train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    4h 44m
    €123–248

  2. Train, bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    7h 40m
    €40–144

  3. Bus, line 035 bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 035 / ...
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    4. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    8h 12m
    €53–118

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2h 37m
    €169–183

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3h 35m
    €43–104

Reading to Calais by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration8h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 435.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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, and Lille Europe in around 4h 44m.

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