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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    5h 47m
    £119–220

  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 University of Portsmouthbus bus 030
    8h 37m
    £47–108

  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 Victoria to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    7h 46m
    £74–151

  4. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Folkestone to Portsmouthcar car
    3h 19m
    £146–164

  5. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Port of Dover to Portsmouthcar car
    4h 12m
    £56–118

Calais to Portsmouth by car ferry, foot, bus, and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration7h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 308 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Portsmouth & Southsea via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 47m.

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