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

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There are 6 ways to get from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    6h 27m
    €142–251

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    9h
    €55–130

  3. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    7h 56m
    €74–186

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    3h 17m
    €173–189

  5. Train, bus, car ferry via Barnham

    1. Take the train from Barnham to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    8h 53m
    €82–186

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    4h 14m
    €67–143

Portsmouth to Calais by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration9hAverage Duration
Ticket€55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 495.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Calais Ville via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 6h 27m.

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