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

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There are 5 ways to get from Swansea 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 Swansea to London Paddingtontrain 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
    7h 42m
    €193–357

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    11h 10m
    €76–189

  3. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    9h 20m
    €133–273

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Swansea to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    5h 5m
    €210–243

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Swansea to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    6h 2m
    €97–174

Swansea to Calais by train and subway

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration7h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 683.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Swansea to Calais Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 7h 42m.

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