There are 6 ways to get from Barnstaple to Calais by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train
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 Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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 8m€219–387Bus, car ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 502
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
12h 20m€75–164Train, bus, car ferry via London
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
10h 22m€146–302Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Barnstaple to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
5h 17m€214–248Train, bus, car ferry
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
11h 54m€137–315Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Barnstaple to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
6h 15m€108–203
Barnstaple to Calais by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Calais is to bus and car ferry which costs €70 - €170 and takes 12h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 17m and costs €210 - €250.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Calais. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Calais Ville via Exeter St Davids, Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Calais is 713 km.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Calais without a car is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs €210 - €390.
It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Barnstaple to Calais, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Calais is 1h ahead of Barnstaple. It is currently 4:55 AM in Barnstaple and 5:55 AM in Calais.
Barnstaple to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
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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, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 8h 8m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–160
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–160
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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