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

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There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple 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 Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    7h 58m
    €216–419

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 502
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus N380 / ...
    12h 40m
    €60–133

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple 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
    12h 3m
    €117–267

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    5h 17m
    €211–244

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    6h 15m
    €86–164

Barnstaple to Calais by train and subway

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€216Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 718.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 58m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Calais Ville via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 12h 40m.

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