There are 6 ways to get from Exeter (Station) to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais VilleTer
6h 50m€133–515Bus via Dover
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
- Take the bus from Dover to Calais700 / ...
11h€33–77Train, bus
- Take the train from Exeter Central to Clapham JunctionExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to CalaisN814 / ...
10h 14m€34–125Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Exeter (Station) to Folkestone
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
4h 43mBus
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals501 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to CalaisN814 / ...
11h 1m€36–71Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Exeter (Station) to Port of Dover
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
5h 41m€104–145
Exeter (Station) to Calais by foot, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter (Station) to Calais is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 11h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter (Station) to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 41m and costs €100 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter (Station) to Calais. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Calais via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter (Station) to Calais. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Calais Ville via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Exeter (Station) and Calais is 657 km.
The best way to get from Exeter (Station) to Calais without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs €130 - €550.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Exeter (Station) to Calais, including transfers.
Exeter (Station) to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter (Station) to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter (Station) to Calais is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs €130 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €30 - €80 and takes 11h.
What companies run services between Exeter (Station), England and Calais, France?
You can take a vehicle from Exeter (Station) to Calais Ville via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Calais via London Victoria and Dover in around 11h.
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- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €100–330
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €40–65
- 1st Class
- €85–140
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €25–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €25–35
- 1st Class
- €45–60
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Exeter Central to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–80
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–45
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- €75–190
- On Foot
- €35–45
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter (Station) to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Exeter (Station) to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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