There are 5 ways to get from Gloucester to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, 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 Gloucester 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
5h 52m€164–303Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Transport Hub to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 444 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
10h 20m€40–86Train, bus
- Take the train from Gloucester to London Paddingtontrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
8h 35m€75–139Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Gloucester to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
3h 47m€189–213Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Gloucester to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
4h 45m€64–133
Gloucester to Calais by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Calais is to bus which costs €40 - €90 and takes 10h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 3h 47m and costs €180 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Calais. However, there are services departing from Transport Hub and arriving at Calais via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Calais. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Calais Ville via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Gloucester and Calais is 561 km.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Calais without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs €160 - €310.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Gloucester to Calais, including transfers.
Gloucester to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Transport Hub station.
Gloucester to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gloucester station.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Calais is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs €160 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 10h 20m.
What companies run services between Gloucester, England and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Gloucester to Calais Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 10h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Gloucester to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Gloucester to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- 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 25m
- 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
- 3 times a day
- 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
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Transport Hub to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- €10–55
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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More Questions & Answers
Gloucester to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Calais is 1h ahead of Gloucester. It is currently 8:02 AM in Gloucester and 9:02 AM in Calais.
Gloucester to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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