The average train between Exeter and Calais takes 8h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter to Calais. 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 Exeter and Calais. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Calais at 1:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 14m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Exeter to Calais? 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 Exeter to Calais. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids station and arriving at Calais Ville station via London Paddington station and Lille Europe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
Exeter to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Calais Ville station.
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The distance between Exeter and Calais is 378.8 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Calais Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 14m.