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How to get fromCalais to Bristolby train (Eurostar), car ferry, bus, train, car train, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    5h 37m
    £147–247

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 040 / ...
    8h 5m
    £47–114

  3. Car ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    7h 37m
    £86–178

  4. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Folkestone to Bristolcar car
    3h 53m
    £163–189

  5. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Port of Dover to Bristolcar car
    4h 47m
    £71–143

Calais to Bristol by train, foot, and subway

Calendar129Weekly Services
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 349.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Bristol Temple Meads via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 37m.

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