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

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There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Southampton 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 Southampton Centraltrain train
    5h 33m
    £111–216

  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 Coach Stationbus bus 032 / ...
    8h 27m
    £32–98

  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 Clapham Junction to Southampton Centraltrain train
    7h 22m
    £47–149

  4. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Folkestone to Southamptoncar car
    3h 12m
    £148–169

  5. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Port of Dover to Southamptoncar car
    4h 6m
    £43–100

Calais to Southampton by car ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 313.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Southampton Central via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 33m.

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