There are 5 ways to get from Hereford 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 Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) 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
6h 56m€195–364Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 445
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
11h 5m€45–96Train, bus
- Take the train from Great Malvern to London Paddingtontrain Great Malvern - London Paddington / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
10h 51m€89–177Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Hereford to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
4h 28m€197–225Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Hereford to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
5h 26m€71–145
Hereford to Calais by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hereford to Calais is to bus which costs €45 - €100 and takes 11h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Hereford to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 4h 28m and costs €190 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Hereford station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Country Bus Station and arriving at Calais via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Calais. However, there are services departing from Hereford and arriving at Calais Ville via Newport (S Wales), Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Hereford and Calais is 661 km.
The best way to get from Hereford to Calais without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs €190 - €370.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Hereford to Calais, including transfers.
Hereford to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Country Bus Station.
Hereford to Calais train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
The best way to get from Hereford to Calais is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs €190 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 11h 5m.
What companies run services between Hereford, England and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Hereford to Calais Ville via Newport (S Wales), London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Country Bus Station to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 11h 5m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–140
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Great Malvern to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- 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 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 Country Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- 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
Hereford to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Calais is 1h ahead of Hereford. It is currently 4:45 AM in Hereford and 5:45 AM in Calais.
Hereford to Calais train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
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