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

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There are 5 ways to get from Southampton 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 Southampton Central 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 37m
    €142–274

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 032
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus N380 / ...
    9h 10m
    €32–67

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus N380 / ...
    8h 6m
    €54–123

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    3h 11m
    €176–194

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Southampton to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    4h 8m
    €52–115

Southampton to Calais by train, subway, and foot

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 504.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Calais Ville via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 9h 10m.

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