There are 6 ways to get from Torquay to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddington
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais VilleTer
7h 40m€148–572Bus 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 / ...
14h 23m€39–88Train, bus
- Take the train from Newton Abbot to London PaddingtonTotnes - London Paddington / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to CalaisN814 / ...
10h 48m€95–191Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Torquay to Folkestone
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
5h 4mBus
- Take the bus from Rail Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals501 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to CalaisN814 / ...
13h 24m€46–68Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Torquay to Port of Dover
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
6h 2m€110–153
Torquay to Calais by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Torquay to Calais is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 13h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Torquay to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 2m and costs €110 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Torquay to Calais. However, there are services departing from Torbay Hospital Main Entrance and arriving at Calais via Rail Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Calais. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Calais Ville via Newton Abbot, Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Torquay and Calais is 701 km.
The best way to get from Torquay to Calais without a car is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs €140 - €600.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Torquay to Calais, including transfers.
Torquay to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.
Torquay to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
The best way to get from Torquay to Calais is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs €140 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 13h 24m.
What companies run services between Torquay, 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 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Torbay Hospital Main Entrance to Calais via Rail Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 13h 24m.
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- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Newton Abbot to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–160
- 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
- €100–340
- 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
- +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 Rail Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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
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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
Torquay to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Calais is 1h ahead of Torquay. It is currently 7:38 PM in Torquay and 8:38 PM in Calais.
Torquay to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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