The average train between Calais and Exeter takes 6h 48m 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.
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 3:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 6h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Exeter station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
Calais to Exeter train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Exeter train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Calais to Exeter train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Calais and Exeter is 378.8 km. The road distance is 650 km.
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 36m.