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How to get fromCalais to Exeterby train (Eurostar), car ferry, bus, train, car train, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 28m
    £155–297

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    10h 36m
    £45–152

  3. Car ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Exeter Centraltrain train
    9h 49m
    £93–238

  4. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Folkestone to Exetercar car
    4h 49m
    £173–204

  5. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Port of Dover to Exetercar car
    5h 42m
    £79–144

Calais to Exeter by train and subway

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 407.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Exeter St Davids via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 28m.

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