There are 6 ways to get from Welshpool to Calais by train (Eurostar), 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 Welshpool to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
8h 8m€84–394Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 400 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
- Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700 / ...
11h 34m€42–89Train, bus
- Take the train from Welshpool to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
10h 12m€44–110Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Welshpool to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
4h 59mTrain, bus via Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Smethwick Galton Bridgetrain
- Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to London Marylebonetrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
12h 39m€43–121Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Welshpool to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
5h 55m€109–152
Welshpool to Calais by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Welshpool to Calais is to bus which costs €40 - €90 and takes 11h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Welshpool to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 55m and costs €100 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Welshpool station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A and arriving at Calais via Birmingham Coach Station, London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Welshpool to Calais. However, there are services departing from Welshpool and arriving at Calais Ville via Birmingham New Street, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between Welshpool and Calais is 650 km.
The best way to get from Welshpool to Calais without a car is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs €80 - €400.
It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Welshpool to Calais, including transfers.
Welshpool to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A.
Welshpool to Calais train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Welshpool station.
The best way to get from Welshpool to Calais is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs €80 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 11h 34m.
What companies run services between Welshpool, Wales and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Welshpool to Calais Ville via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Calais via Birmingham Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 11h 34m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Welshpool to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–20
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–65
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–40
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Shrewsbury to Smethwick Galton Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–25
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.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
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €17–25
- Rail 1st Class
- €26–40
- 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
- +44 345 600 5165
- Website
- chilternrailways.co.uk
Train from Birmingham Moor Street to London Marylebone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–65
- Website
- https://www.chilternrailways.co.uk/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- 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
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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
Welshpool to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Calais is 1h ahead of Welshpool. It is currently 2:17 AM in Welshpool and 3:17 AM in Calais.
Welshpool to Calais train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
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