There are 6 ways to get from Carmarthen to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
8h 23m€220–411Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 508
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700
11h 45m€63–139Train, bus
- Take the train from Carmarthen to London Paddingtontrain Carmarthen - London Paddington / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
10h 43m€133–247Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Carmarthen to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
5h 29m€217–253Train, bus via Bristol
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700
12h 18m€97–184Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Carmarthen to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
6h 26m€91–174
Carmarthen to Calais by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Calais is to bus which costs €60 - €140 and takes 11h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 29m and costs €210 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Calais. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at Calais via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Calais. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Calais Ville via Swansea, Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
The distance between Carmarthen and Calais is 734 km.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Calais without a car is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs €220 - €420.
It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Carmarthen to Calais, including transfers.
Carmarthen to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rose and Crown station.
Carmarthen to Calais train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Calais is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs €220 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €140 and takes 11h 45m.
What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Calais Ville via Swansea, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 11h 45m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Carmarthen to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €100–190
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Carmarthen to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €110–220
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €137
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Standard fare
- €137
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Rose and Crown to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–120
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €26–65
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–55
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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More Questions & Answers
Carmarthen to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Calais is 1h ahead of Carmarthen. It is currently 12:08 PM in Carmarthen and 1:08 PM in Calais.
Carmarthen to Calais train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Swansea station.
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