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

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There are 6 ways to get from Portsmouth to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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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 Villetrain train Tgv
    5h 48m
    €139–268

  2. Bus

    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 bus from Dover to Calaisbus bus 700
    8h 35m
    €33–68

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus N380 / ...
    8h 21m
    €52–118

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    3h 16m
    €171–187

  5. Train, bus via Barnham

    1. Take the train from Barnham to London Victoriatrain train Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus N380 / ...
    9h 14m
    €63–126

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    4h 14m
    €45–107

Portsmouth to Calais by train, subway, and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 495.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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, and Lille Europe in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 8h 35m.

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