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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Calais is to bus and car ferry which costs €30 - €110 and takes 8h 14m.

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 19m and costs €50 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Calais. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Calais Ville via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Swindon to Calais?

The distance between Swindon and Calais is 502 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 which takes 5h 23m and costs €90 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Swindon to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Calais train from?

Swindon to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

What is the time difference between Swindon and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Swindon. It is currently 3:25 PM in Swindon and 4:25 PM in Calais.

Where does the Swindon to Calais train arrive?

Swindon to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 343+ hotels available in Calais.

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

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

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
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
5h 23m
€90–256
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 401 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
8h 14m
€32–103
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
7h 3m
€56–145
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Swindon to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
3h 17m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Swindon to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
4h 19m
€51–109

Swindon to Calais by train and subway

1Weekly Services

5h 23mAverage Duration

€90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 501.6 km
Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Calais Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 5h 23m.

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