There are 5 ways to get from Guildford to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
5h 24m€119–230Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain Guildford - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
7h 53m€30–70Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Guildford to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2h 13m€163–175Bus
- Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
8h 59mDrive, car ferry
- Drive from Guildford to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3h 11m€38–95
Guildford to Calais by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Calais is to drive and car ferry which costs €35 - €95 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Guildford to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 2h 13m and costs €160 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Calais via Heathrow Central Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Calais. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Calais Ville via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Guildford and Calais is 426 km.
The best way to get from Guildford to Calais without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs €110 - €230.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Guildford to Calais, including transfers.
Guildford to Calais bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.
Guildford to Calais train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.
The best way to get from Guildford to Calais is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs €110 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 59m.
What companies run services between Guildford, England and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Guildford to Calais Ville via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Calais via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 8h 59m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Guildford to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Guildford to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.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
- €80–150
- 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
- €23–40
- 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
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/berkshire-thames-valley
- 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
Guildford to Calais bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.
Calais is 1h ahead of Guildford. It is currently 12:25 AM in Guildford and 1:25 AM in Calais.
Guildford to Calais train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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