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How to get fromCardiff to Calais Ferry Portby train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car ferry, or car train

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    5h 58m
    €180–334

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus N380 / ...
    10h 2m
    €47–102

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus N380 / ...
    9h 2m
    €93–182

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    5h 27m
    €74–148

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    4h 38m
    €200–229

Cardiff to Calais Ferry Port by train and subway

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 610.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Calais Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 10h 2m.

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