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How to get fromBristol to Calaisby train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    5h 46m
    €160–286

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 040 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    8h 41m
    €45–134

  3. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    8h 4m
    €81–187

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Bristol to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    3h 51m
    €189–214

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bristol to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    4h 49m
    €64–135

Bristol to Calais by train and subway

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 567.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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 46m.

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