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How to get fromBarnstaple to Calaisby train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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There are 6 ways to get from Barnstaple to Calais by train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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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 Int. to Lille Europetrain train
    4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    8h 44m
    €156–304

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 502
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    12h 21m
    €82–173

  3. Train, bus, car ferry via London

    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 bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    4. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    10h 18m
    €149–305

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    5h 17m
    €216–251

  5. Train, bus, car ferry

    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 Doverbus bus 700
    4. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    11h 59m
    €138–316

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    6h 15m
    €108–203

Barnstaple to Calais by train, subway, and tram

Calendar33Weekly Services
Duration8h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 712.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 44m

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 Int., Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 8h 44m.

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