There are 6 ways to get from Swansea to Calais Ferry Port by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car ferry, or car train
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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
6h 57m€204–376Bus via Dover
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700
10h 30m€59–128Train, bus
- Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N1700 / ...
10h 16m€116–213Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Swansea to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
6h 3m€84–163Bus
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N1700 / ...
11h 35m€59–127Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Swansea to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
5h 13m€211–244
Swansea to Calais Ferry Port by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Calais Ferry Port is to bus via Dover which costs €55 - €130 and takes 10h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Calais Ferry Port is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 13m and costs €210 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Calais Ferry Port. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Calais via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Calais Ferry Port. 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 6h 57m.
The distance between Swansea and Calais Ferry Port is 683 km.
The best way to get from Swansea to Calais Ferry Port without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs €200 - €380.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Swansea to Calais Ferry Port, including transfers.
Swansea to Calais Ferry Port bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to Calais Ferry Port train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Calais Ferry Port is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs €200 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €55 - €130 and takes 10h 30m.
What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Calais Ferry Port, 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 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 10h 30m.
- 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 21m
- 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 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- 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 Swansea Bus Station Stand B to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–110
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–110
- 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
Swansea to Calais Ferry Port bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Calais Ferry Port is 1h ahead of Swansea. It is currently 10:51 PM in Swansea and 11:51 PM in Calais Ferry Port.
Swansea to Calais Ferry Port train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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