There are 5 ways to get from Southampton Port to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
6h€141–278Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
9h 48m€35–74Train, bus
- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
8h 33m€54–128Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Southampton Port to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
3h 13m€176–194Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Southampton Port to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
4h 10m€50–115
Southampton Port to Calais by bus, train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southampton Port to Calais is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 9h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton Port to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 3h 13m and costs €170 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton Port to Calais. However, there are services departing from Regents Park Road and arriving at Calais via Coach Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton Port to Calais. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Calais Ville via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Southampton Port and Calais is 507 km.
The best way to get from Southampton Port to Calais without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs €140 - €280.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Southampton Port to Calais, including transfers.
Southampton Port to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton Port to Calais train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton Port to Calais is to train which takes 6h and costs €140 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 9h 48m.
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, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regents Park Road to Calais via Marlands, Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 9h 48m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €137
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Standard fare
- €137
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–55
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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More Questions & Answers
Southampton Port to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Calais is 1h ahead of Southampton Port. It is currently 9:32 AM in Southampton Port and 10:32 AM in Calais.
Southampton Port to Calais train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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