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Calais to Reading

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Car
2 h 57 min
240 km.
from $13
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Calais, France → Reading, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Calais to Reading

Cheapest
2 h 57 min
Car
240 km.
from $13
Other
4 h 58 min
Bus, Train
203 km.
from $48.40
8 h 8 min
Bus, Train
203 km.
from $37.76
5 h 25 min
Bus, Train
203 km.
from $42.97

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Calais to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.78–$32.91

Trans Nicolaescu

Phone:
0745 638 910
Email:
Website:
transnicolaescu.ro/
Bus from Calais to London
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$14.89

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Calais to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$53.16

Train operators

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from London Paddington to Reading
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.05–$60.76

Elizabeth Line

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from London Paddington to Reading
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.66–$32.91

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Calais to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Reading is to bus and train via Calais which costs $22.83 - $65.22 and takes 8h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calais to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Calais to Reading is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $76.09 - $108.70 .

How far is it from Calais to Reading?

The distance between Calais and Reading is 281 km.

How do I travel from Calais to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Calais to Reading without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 58m and costs $30.43 - $81.52 .

How long does it take to get from Calais to Reading?

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Calais to Reading, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Calais and Reading?

Reading is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 18:57 in Calais and 17:57 in Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1248+ hotels available in Reading. Prices start at $40.55 per night.
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