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How to get fromPaignton to Calaisby train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Paignton to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropetrainEil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais VilletrainTer
    7h 37m
    €143–582

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus404 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus700 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus700 / ...
    11h 50m
    €39–73

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London PaddingtontrainTotnes - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus700 / ...
    9h 37m
    €99–212

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Paignton to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrainle shuttle
    5h 5m

  5. Train, bus via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Clapham Junctiontrain
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus700 / ...
    11h 19m
    €61–141

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Paignton to Port of Dovercar
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
    6h 3m
    €109–152

Paignton to Calais by train and subway

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration7h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€143Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Calais Ville via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 11h 50m.

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