What is the cheapest way to get from Calais to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Exeter is to car ferry and bus which costs £30 - £140 and takes 11h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calais to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from Calais to Exeter is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 4h 49m and costs £170 - £210.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Lille Europe, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Calais to Exeter?

The distance between Calais and Exeter is 406 miles.

How do I travel from Calais to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from Calais to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £160 - £300.

How long does it take to get from Calais to Exeter?

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Calais to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Exeter train from?

Calais to Exeter train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Calais Ville station.

What is the time difference between Calais and Exeter?

Exeter is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 10:45 PM in Calais and 9:45 PM in Exeter.

Where does the Calais to Exeter train arrive?

Calais to Exeter train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.

How do I get a train ticket from Calais to Exeter?

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1537+ hotels available in Exeter.

Calais to Exeter - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and Eurotunnel

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There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Exeter by train (TGV, Eurostar), car ferry, bus, train, car train, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
5h 25m
£160–296
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
11h 3m
£34–140
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain
9h 44m
£87–217
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Exetercar
4h 49m
£173–204
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Drive from Port of Dover to Exetercar
5h 42m
£62–126

Calais to Exeter by train and subway

2Weekly Services

5h 25mAverage Duration

£160Cheapest Price

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Distance: 403.2 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Exeter St Davids via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 25m.

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