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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Calais is to bus via Dover which costs €24 - €45 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 12m and costs €80 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Calais. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Calais via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Swindon to Calais?

The distance between Swindon and Calais is 281 km.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Calais without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 42m and costs €55 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Swindon to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Calais bus from?

Swindon to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.

Where does the Swindon to Calais bus arrive?

Swindon to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Swindon and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Swindon. It is currently 7:08 AM in Swindon and 8:08 AM in Calais.

How do I get a bus ticket from Swindon to Calais?

Book your Swindon to Calais bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1063+ hotels available in Calais.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Swindon 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 Swindon to London PaddingtonBristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to CalaisN814 / ...
7h 42m
€55–168
Bus via Dover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Calais700 / ...
8h 20m
€24–44
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Swindon to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
3h 14m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals401 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to CalaisN814 / ...
8h 46m
€36–49
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Swindon to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
4h 12m
€80–110

Swindon to Calais by train and bus

306Weekly Services

7h 42mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 281.1 km
Duration: 7h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Regent Circus to Calais via London Victoria and Dover in around 8h 20m.

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