What is the cheapest way to get from Axminster to Calais?

The cheapest way to get from Axminster to Calais is to train and bus which costs €45 - €130 and takes 8h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Axminster to Calais?

The fastest way to get from Axminster to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 24m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Axminster and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Axminster to Calais. However, there are services departing from Trinity Square and arriving at Calais via Boden Street, Bus Station, Hammersmith Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.

How far is it from Axminster to Calais?

The distance between Axminster and Calais is 385 km.

How do I travel from Axminster to Calais without a car?

The best way to get from Axminster to Calais without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 40m and costs €45 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Axminster to Calais?

It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Axminster to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Axminster to Calais bus from?

Axminster to Calais bus services, operated by South West Coaches, depart from Boden Street station.

Where does the Axminster to Calais bus arrive?

Axminster to Calais bus services, operated by South West Coaches, arrive at Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Axminster and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Axminster. It is currently 6:00 PM in Axminster and 7:00 PM in Calais.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1052+ hotels available in Calais.

Axminster to Calais - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 5 ways to get from Axminster to Calais by train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Axminster to Clapham JunctionExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
8h 40m
€47–124
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Axminster to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
4h 26m
Bus via Yeovil
1. Take the bus from Boden Street to Bus Station96 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hammersmith Bus StationSf2
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
11h 47m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones30
2. Take the bus from County Hall to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals404 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
12h 10m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Axminster to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
5h 24m
€98–136

Axminster to Calais by train and bus

104Weekly Services

8h 40mAverage Duration

€47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 385.4 km
Duration: 8h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Trinity Square to Calais via Boden Street, Bus Station, Hammersmith Bus Station, Victoria Coach Station, and London Victoria in around 11h 47m.

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