There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
7h 1m€204–379Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
11h 5m€57–127Train, bus
- Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
9h 40m€117–228Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Swansea to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
5h 5m€210–243Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Swansea to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
6h 3m€84–163
Swansea to Calais by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Calais is to bus which costs €55 - €130 and takes 11h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 5m and costs €210 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Calais via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Calais. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Calais Ville via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Swansea and Calais is 683 km.
The best way to get from Swansea to Calais without a car is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs €200 - €380.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Swansea to Calais, including transfers.
Swansea to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Calais is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs €200 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €130 and takes 11h 5m.
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, and Lille Europe in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 11h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Swansea to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €100–190
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €100–190
- Website
- https://www.gwr.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
- €14–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–110
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- 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
Swansea to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Calais is 1h ahead of Swansea. It is currently 12:39 PM in Swansea and 1:39 PM in Calais.
Swansea to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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