There are 6 ways to get from Torquay to Calais by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry
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- Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
8h 21m€147–509Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 501 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
- Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700 / ...
13h 18m€53–78Train, bus
- Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain Totnes - London Paddington / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
11h 6m€101–213Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Torquay to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
5h 7mTrain, bus via Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
13h 6m€55–144Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Torquay to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
6h 4m€110–153
Torquay to Calais by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Torquay to Calais is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 13h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Torquay to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 4m and costs €110 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Torquay to Calais. However, there are services departing from Fleet Street and arriving at Calais via Sherborne Road, Rail Station, London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.
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 Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
The distance between Torquay and Calais is 695 km.
The best way to get from Torquay to Calais without a car is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs €140 - €550.
It takes approximately 8h 21m 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 8h 21m and costs €140 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 13h 18m.
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, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleet Street to Calais via Sherborne Road, Rail Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 13h 18m.
- 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
- €80–180
- 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
- €75–260
- 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 23m
- 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 Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €17–25
- Rail 1st Class
- €26–40
- 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
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–75
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 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
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- 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
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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 3:18 PM in Torquay and 4:18 PM in Calais.
Torquay to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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