Paris - Calais TER trains with bike

[TomDW]

Has anyone taken their bike from Paris to Calais to catch the ferry ?
It does seem a bit complicated but the K16 seems to go all the way. Found this handy map. Looks like you can't reserve a bike spot.
The days of bikes & Eurostar appear to be over on that route.

 

[Ajax Bay]

Not me but I float the option to you of the ferry alternative: Dieppe-Newhaven. Fare from Paris way cheaper and Newhaven may be more direct for you than Calais if cycling on or a straight train to Victoria (shorter than from Dover). I have taken the train both ways Dieppe>Paris (no reservations, plenty of space, avoid rush hour obv, changed Rouen iirc) and also ridden the Avenue Verte south from Dieppe. Ferry takes 4 hours and iirc cost me £32 (bike, one way) last September, rolling up no ticket.

 

[Emanresu]

Unassembled bikes on trains in Europe is pretty straightforward. Been on lots.

The SNCF site says no need to book so take straight on. The only issue I have had in Europe (Spain) with an unassembled bike was when a cycling group got on a the same time. We all found spaces but the Train Manager (aka guard) wasn't happy. It will be the TM's decision if you get on but if there is a problem you just wait for the next one.

https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/train/bike-onboard

On TER trains, your bike travels free of charge, suspended or placed in a space provided for this purpose. These locations are accessible subject to availability and cannot be reserved.