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There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Southampton Port by train, car ferry, bus, 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 Int.train train
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train
    6h 28m
    £75–138

  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 / ...
    9h 8m
    £50–111

  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 47m
    £65–170

  4. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Folkestone to Southampton Portcar 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 Southampton Portcar car
    4h 6m
    £61–127

Calais to Southampton Port by train, subway, foot, and bus

Calendar22Weekly Services
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 317.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Regents Park Road via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Embankment station, London Waterloo, Southampton Central, and Central Station in around 6h 28m.

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