Calais to Exeter Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Calais and Exeter takes 6h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 51m
Duration: 404 mi
Distance: £205
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain

6h 23m

£167–297

Calais to Exeter train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Calais and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Exeter at 2:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:29 PM → 4:13 AM
Arrives next day
9h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:29 AM → 11:54 AM
6h 25m • 3 changes
7:29 AM → 1:07 PM
6h 38m • 3 changes
8:29 AM → 3:08 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
11:29 AM → 4:58 PM
6h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:29 AM → 11:54 AM
6h 25m • 3 changes
7:29 AM → 1:07 PM
6h 38m • 3 changes
8:29 AM → 3:08 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
11:29 AM → 4:58 PM
6h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:29 AM → 11:54 AM
6h 25m • 3 changes
7:29 AM → 1:07 PM
6h 38m • 3 changes
8:29 AM → 3:08 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
11:29 AM → 4:58 PM
6h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:29 AM → 11:54 AM
6h 25m • 3 changes
7:29 AM → 1:07 PM
6h 38m • 3 changes
10:29 AM → 3:11 PM
5h 42m • 3 changes
11:29 AM → 4:58 PM
6h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:04 AM → 12:12 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
8:06 AM → 12:57 PM
5h 51m • 3 changes
10:06 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
12:07 PM → 4:58 PM
5h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:04 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
10:06 AM → 2:59 PM
5h 53m • 3 changes
12:12 PM → 5:24 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
2:04 PM → 7:02 PM
5h 58m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Calais to Exeter? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Calais, France and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Exeter St Davids via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 23m.

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