There are 6 ways to get from Rhyl to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), 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- Take the train from Rhyl to Chestertrain
- Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
7h 55m€131–625Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
- Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700 / ...
14h 46m€36–89Train, bus
- Take the train from Rhyl to Chestertrain
- Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
9h 35m€86–325Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Rhyl to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
5h 50mTrain, bus via Birmingham
- Take the train from Rhyl to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 400 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
12h 1m€64–145Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Rhyl to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
6h 46m€120–168
Rhyl to Calais by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhyl to Calais is to bus which costs €35 - €90 and takes 14h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Rhyl to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 46m and costs €120 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhyl station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Rhyl Bus Station Stand C and arriving at Calais via Holywell Bus Station Stand 3, Chester Bus Interchange, London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Rhyl to Calais. However, there are services departing from Rhyl and arriving at Calais Ville via Chester, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
The distance between Rhyl and Calais is 710 km.
The best way to get from Rhyl to Calais without a car is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs €130 - €650.
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Rhyl to Calais, including transfers.
Rhyl to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Rhyl to Calais train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Rhyl station.
The best way to get from Rhyl to Calais is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs €130 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €90 and takes 14h 46m.
What companies run services between Rhyl, Wales and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Rhyl to Calais Ville via Chester, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rhyl Bus Station Stand C to Calais via Holywell Bus Station Stand 3, Chester Bus Interchange, London Victoria, and Dover in around 14h 46m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Rhyl to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–25
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Rhyl to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- €30–45
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–25
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Rhyl to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Chester to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–270
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €75–270
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €40–65
- 1st Class
- €85–140
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €25–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €25–35
- 1st Class
- €45–60
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–29
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01204 327509
- info@atlantictravel.co.uk
- Website
- atlantictravel.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–45
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- €75–190
- On Foot
- €35–45
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More Questions & Answers
Rhyl to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Calais is 1h ahead of Rhyl. It is currently 1:15 PM in Rhyl and 2:15 PM in Calais.
Rhyl to Calais train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.
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