There are 6 ways to get from Exeter to Calais Ferry Port by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car ferry, ferry, or car train
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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 26m€129–481Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London VictoriaUk049 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
11h 3m€29–70Train, bus
- Take the train from Exeter Central to Clapham JunctionExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
9h 38m€34–119Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Exeter to Port of Dover
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
5h 41m€105–146Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals501 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
- Take the ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
10h 55m€61–102Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Exeter to Folkestone
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
4h 52m
Exeter to Calais Ferry Port by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Calais Ferry Port is to bus which costs €29 - €75 and takes 11h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Calais Ferry Port is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 41m and costs €100 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Calais Ferry Port. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Cousteau via London Victoria and Terminal Ferry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Calais Ferry Port. 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 26m.
The distance between Exeter and Calais Ferry Port is 656 km.
The best way to get from Exeter to Calais Ferry Port without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs €120 - €490.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Exeter to Calais Ferry Port, including transfers.
Exeter to Calais Ferry Port bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Calais Ferry Port train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Calais Ferry Port is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs €120 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €75 and takes 11h 3m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Calais Ferry Port, 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 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Cousteau via London Victoria, Calais, and Terminal Ferry in around 11h 3m.
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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
- €60–140
- 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 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–320
- 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
- €23–24
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Exeter Central to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–75
- 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 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- 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 Bampfylde Street to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- 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
- Phone
- 01304 44 88 88
- customer.services@poferries.com
- Website
- poferries.com
Ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–35
- Website
- https://www.poferries.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Calais Ferry Port bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Calais Ferry Port is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 2:27 PM in Exeter and 3:27 PM in Calais Ferry Port.
Exeter to Calais Ferry Port train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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