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Reading, Great Britain → Calais, France

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Five ways to Travel from Reading to Calais

Composite routes from Reading to Calais

Cheapest
2 h 57 min
Car
239 km.
from $13
Other
2 h 57 min
Rideshare
239 km.
from $9.09
4 h 54 min
204 km.
from $191.67
7 h 47 min
Train, Bus
204 km.
from $71.20
8 h 7 min
Train, bus via Reading, Train, bus via Reading
204 km.
from $43.91

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.78–$32.91

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.78–$32.91

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Lille Europe to Calais
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$22.78–$49.37

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Europe to Calais
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.38–$69.62

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.18–$88.60

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$75.95–$164.55

Eurotunnel

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

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Reading to London
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 Reading to London
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$32.91

Other operators

Irish Ferries

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Calais is to train and bus via Reading which costs $30.43 - $59.78 and takes 8h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 35m and costs $76.09 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct train between Reading and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Calais. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Calais Ville via Paddington station, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Reading to Calais?

The distance between Reading and Calais is 435 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Calais without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs $59.78 - $260.87 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Reading to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Calais train from?

Reading to Calais train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Reading station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 16:16 in Reading and 17:16 in Calais.

Where does the Reading to Calais train arrive?

Reading to Calais train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to Calais?

Book your Reading to Calais train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 915+ hotels available in Calais. Prices start at $47.72 per night.
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