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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Calais is to bus and car ferry which costs €50 - €150 and takes 10h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 48m and costs €70 - €150.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter 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 30m.

How far is it from Exeter to Calais?

The distance between Exeter and Calais is 656 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Calais without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €190 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Exeter to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Calais train from?

Exeter to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

What is the time difference between Exeter and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 1:20 PM in Exeter and 2:20 PM in Calais.

Where does the Exeter to Calais train arrive?

Exeter to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 344+ hotels available in Calais.

Exeter to Calais - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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 Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
6h 30m
€199–363
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
10h 19m
€52–148
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
9h 19m
€95–240
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
4h 46m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
5h 48m
€75–144

Exeter to Calais by train and subway

6Weekly Services

6h 30mAverage Duration

€199Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Exeter to Calais.

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Distance: 655.7 km
Duration: 6h 30m

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

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, and Lille Europe in around 6h 30m.

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