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How to get fromCheltenham to Calaisby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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
    6h 8m
    €169–320

  2. Bus via Oxford

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus bus X52
    2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Green Line Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus 700
    10h 29m
    €20–32

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 444 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus N380 / ...
    9h 35m
    €38–81

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cheltenham to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    4h 10m
    €184–205

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cheltenham to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    5h 7m
    €59–126

Cheltenham to Calais by train and subway

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 571.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Calais Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 9h 35m.

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