There are 6 ways to get from Calais to Swansea by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car train, car, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain
6h 14m£170–327Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 1700 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 507 / ...
9h 50m£36–111Bus, train
- Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 1700 / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
8h 4m£101–203Eurotunnel, drive
- Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
- Drive from Folkestone to Swanseacar
5h 7m£178–209Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 1700 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
10h 30m£44–114Car ferry, drive
- Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
- Drive from Port of Dover to Swanseacar
6h 1m£68–141
Calais to Swansea by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Swansea is to bus which costs £35 - £120 and takes 9h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Swansea is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 5h 7m and costs £170 - £210.
No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Swansea via Lille Europe, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Calais and Swansea is 423 miles.
The best way to get from Calais to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs £170 - £330.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Calais to Swansea, including transfers.
Calais to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.
Calais to Swansea train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Calais Ville station.
The best way to get from Calais to Swansea is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs £170 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £120 and takes 9h 50m.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Swansea, Wales?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Swansea via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via London Victoria in around 9h 50m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–170
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from London Paddington to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–170
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £117
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Standard fare
- £117
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Calais to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Calais to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Calais to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from London Victoria to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–90
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–50
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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More Questions & Answers
Calais to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Swansea is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 8:07 AM in Calais and 7:07 AM in Swansea.
Calais to Swansea train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.
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