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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Exeter is to bus via Calais which costs £18 - £50 and takes 12h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Exeter is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 42m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Bampfylde Street via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Lille Europe, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Calais to Exeter?

The distance between Calais and Exeter is 406 miles.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £100 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Calais to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Exeter bus from?

Calais to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.

Where do I catch the Calais to Exeter train from?

Calais to Exeter train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Exeter?

The best way to get from Calais to Exeter is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £100 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £60 and takes 9h 24m.

Where does the Calais to Exeter bus arrive?

Calais to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Calais and Exeter?

Exeter is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 1:17 PM in Calais and 12:17 PM in Exeter.

Where does the Calais to Exeter train arrive?

Calais to Exeter train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

How do I get a train ticket from Calais to Exeter?

Book your Calais to Exeter train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Calais to Exeter?

Book your Calais to Exeter bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1367+ hotels available in Exeter.

Calais to Exeter - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Calais to Exeter by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car train, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 38m
£107–385
Bus via Calais
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
12h 19m
£18–50
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
8h 47m
£49–149
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Exetercar
4h 49m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
9h 24m
£21–58
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Drive from Port of Dover to Exetercar
5h 42m
£87–127

Calais to Exeter by train, foot, and subway

79Weekly Services

6h 38mAverage Duration

£107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 404 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

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 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Bampfylde Street via London Victoria in around 9h 24m.

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