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The average train between Calais and Exeter takes 7h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 30m
Duration
404 mi
Distance
£207
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Calais to Exeter train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Calais and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:07 PM which arrives into Exeter at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 7h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)IléviaEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)17h 53m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)IléviaEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 53m • 4 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)IléviaEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 58m • 4 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)IléviaEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 4m • 4 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)IléviaEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 50m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)IléviaEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 25m • 4 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)IléviaEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 38m • 4 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)IléviaEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 39m • 4 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)IléviaEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 29m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)IléviaEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 25m • 4 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)IléviaEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 38m • 4 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)IléviaEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 39m • 4 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)IléviaEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 29m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)IléviaEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 25m • 4 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)IléviaEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 38m • 4 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)IléviaEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 39m • 4 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)IléviaEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 29m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)IléviaEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 25m • 4 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)IléviaEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 38m • 4 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)IléviaEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 39m • 4 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)IléviaEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 29m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)IléviaEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 25m • 4 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)IléviaEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 38m • 4 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)IléviaEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 42m • 4 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)IléviaEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 29m • 4 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Calais to Exeter? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 403.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Exeter St Davids via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 40m.

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