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How to get fromSouthampton Port to Calaisby train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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There are 5 ways to get from Southampton Port to Calais by train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain train
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    7h 20m
    €84–190

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 032 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    10h 10m
    €60–138

  3. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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
    8h 21m
    €75–200

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Southampton Port to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    3h 13m
    €182–202

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Southampton Port to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    4h 10m
    €74–154

Southampton Port to Calais by bus, train, foot, and subway

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 511.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Southampton Port, England and Calais, France?

You can take a bus from Regents Park Road to Calais Ville via Central Station, Southampton Central, London Waterloo Station, Embankment station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 7h 20m.

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