There are 5 ways to get from Bristol 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 Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
5h 49m€166–307Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
9h 10m€40–85Train, bus
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
8h 32m€77–143Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Bristol to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
3h 51m€191–215Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Bristol to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
4h 49m€66–135
Bristol to Calais by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Calais is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 9h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 3h 51m and costs €190 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Calais via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Calais. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Calais Ville via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Bristol and Calais is 567 km.
The best way to get from Bristol to Calais without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs €160 - €310.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Bristol to Calais, including transfers.
Bristol to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Calais is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs €160 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 9h 10m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Calais Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 9h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €137
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Standard fare
- €137
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €25–65
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–55
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Calais is 1h ahead of Bristol. It is currently 11:27 PM in Bristol and 12:27 AM in Calais.
Bristol to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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