There are 6 ways to get from Colwyn Bay to Calais by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train
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 Colwyn Bay to Chestertrain
- Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
8h 39m€179–320Train, bus, car ferry via Chester
cheapest- Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Shottontrain
- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
13h 25m€71–151Train, bus, car ferry
- Take the train from Colwyn Bay to London Eustontrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
9h 8m€126–239Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Colwyn Bay to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
5h 53m€224–263Train, bus, car ferry via Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 409
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
14h 30m€104–242Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Colwyn Bay to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
6h 49m€111–194
Colwyn Bay to Calais by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colwyn Bay to Calais is to train and bus and car ferry via Chester which costs €70 - €160 and takes 13h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Colwyn Bay to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 53m and costs €220 - €270.
No, there is no direct train from Colwyn Bay to Calais. However, there are services departing from Colwyn Bay and arriving at Calais Ville via Chester, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Calais Frethun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
The distance between Colwyn Bay and Calais is 726 km.
The best way to get from Colwyn Bay to Calais without a car is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs €170 - €320.
It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Colwyn Bay to Calais, including transfers.
Colwyn Bay to Calais train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Colwyn Bay station.
Calais is 1h ahead of Colwyn Bay. It is currently 6:27 AM in Colwyn Bay and 7:27 AM in Calais.
Colwyn Bay to Calais train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.
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What companies run services between Colwyn Bay, Wales and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Colwyn Bay to Calais Ville via Chester, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 8h 39m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Colwyn Bay to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Colwyn Bay to Shotton
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Colwyn Bay to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–65
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–65
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–65
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–65
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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