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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    8h 46m
    €224–365

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Holyhead to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    7h 42m
    €132–237

  3. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    10h 3m
    €151–277

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    6h 46m
    €240–285

  5. Train, bus, car ferry via Hereford

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Herefordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Sloughtrain train
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    4. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    15h 33m
    €180–342

Holyhead to Calais by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration8h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€224Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 790.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Calais Ville via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 8h 46m.

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