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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Calais among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £63 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £63, while a train costs an average of £63.
Distance: 228 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£63 Average Price Cheapest | £37 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 24m sooner (3h 25m by train vs 3h 49m by car). Tickets start at around £63 compared to roughly £37 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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The most popular day trips by train from Calais are Boulogne-sur-Mer, Dover, Dunkirk and Lille. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Calais on Omio.
Boulogne-sur-Mer is a Channel port known for its maritime heritage, walled old town and Nausicaá aquarium. The city mixes medieval streets, a working fishing harbour and a broad seafront with a direct, everyday character.
Dover is a historic Kent port known for the White Cliffs and Dover Castle. Its busy harbour, wartime past and chalk coastline give the town a distinctly maritime character.
Dunkirk is a northern French port city best known for the 1940 evacuation in the Second World War. It pairs a broad seafront and working harbour with Flemish character, maritime history and a strong carnival tradition.
Lille is a lively northern French city with Flemish character, handsome old streets and a strong student presence. It is known for the Grand'Place, Vieux-Lille and a food scene that blends French and Belgian influences.
Travel to Calais easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Southampton to Calais.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Calais as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
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