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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Cardiff is to car ferry and bus which costs £40 - £130 and takes 9h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calais to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Calais to Cardiff is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 4h 31m and costs £160 - £200.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Cardiff Central via Lille Europe, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Calais to Cardiff?

The distance between Calais and Cardiff is 377 miles.

How do I travel from Calais to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Calais to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £150 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Calais to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Cardiff train from?

Calais to Cardiff train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Calais Ville station.

What is the time difference between Calais and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 5:47 AM in Calais and 4:47 AM in Cardiff.

Where does the Calais to Cardiff train arrive?

Calais to Cardiff train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1726+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 9m
£150–266
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
9h 7m
£44–125
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 3m
£83–186
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar
4h 31m
£168–199
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiffcar
5h 25m
£57–121

Calais to Cardiff by train and subway

2Weekly Services

5h 9mAverage Duration

£150Cheapest Price

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Distance: 375.1 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Cardiff Central via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 9m.

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