What is the cheapest way to get from Paddington to Calais?

The cheapest way to get from Paddington to Calais is to bus via Dover which costs €15 - €27 and takes 5h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Paddington to Calais?

The fastest way to get from Paddington to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 2h 19m and costs €155 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Paddington and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Paddington station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Paddington Station and arriving at Calais via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Paddington to Calais?

The distance between Paddington and Calais is 176 km.

How do I travel from Paddington to Calais without a car?

The best way to get from Paddington to Calais without a car is to bus via Dover which takes 5h 54m and costs €15 - €27.

How long does it take to get from Paddington to Calais?

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Paddington to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paddington to Calais bus from?

Paddington to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where does the Paddington to Calais bus arrive?

Paddington to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dover station.

What is the time difference between Paddington and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Paddington. It is currently 11:20 AM in Paddington and 12:20 PM in Calais.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1317+ hotels available in Calais.

Paddington to Calais - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, Eurotunnel, and car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Paddington to Calais by bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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Bus via Dover
best
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus N380 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus N280 / ...
5h 54m
€16–27
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Paddington to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2h 19m
€158–168
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
6h 39m
€16–27
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Paddington to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3h 16m
€32–88

Paddington to Calais by bus

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Distance: 176.2 km
Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Paddington, England and Calais, France?

You can take a bus from Paddington Station to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 5h 54m.

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