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How to get fromPaignton to Calaisby train (Eurostar), 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), 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 train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    8h 21m
    €153–512

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 501 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus bus 700 / ...
    12h 5m
    €39–85

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain train Totnes - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus 700 / ...
    10h 23m
    €107–242

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Paignton to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    5h 8m

  5. Train, bus via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus 700 / ...
    11h 59m
    €54–130

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Paignton to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    6h 10m
    €101–152

Paignton to Calais by train, subway, and foot

Calendar76Weekly Services
Duration8h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€153Cheapest 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, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 12h 5m.

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