There are 6 ways to get from Calais to Plymouth by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car train, car, or car ferry
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 Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain
6h 34m£185–347Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 1700 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 501 / ...
11h 56m£41–132Bus, train
- Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 1700 / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
8h 23m£116–225Eurotunnel, drive
- Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
- Drive from Folkestone to Plymouthcar
5h 31m£183–219Bus, train via Exeter
- Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 700
- Take the train from Clapham Junction to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
10h 4m£107–248Car ferry, drive
- Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
- Drive from Port of Dover to Plymouthcar
6h 25m£73–156
Calais to Plymouth by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Plymouth is to bus which costs £40 - £140 and takes 11h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Plymouth is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 5h 31m and costs £180 - £220.
No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Plymouth station. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Plymouth Coach Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Plymouth via Lille Europe, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Calais and Plymouth is 457 miles.
The best way to get from Calais to Plymouth without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs £180 - £350.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Calais to Plymouth, including transfers.
Calais to Plymouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.
Calais to Plymouth train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Calais Ville station.
The best way to get from Calais to Plymouth is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs £180 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £140 and takes 11h 56m.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Plymouth, England?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Plymouth via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Plymouth Coach Station via London Victoria in around 11h 56m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £100–190
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from London Paddington to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £100–190
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £117
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Standard fare
- £117
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Clapham Junction to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–160
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Calais to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Calais to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Calais to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from London Victoria to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–110
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–50
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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More Questions & Answers
Calais to Plymouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Plymouth is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 2:52 PM in Calais and 1:52 PM in Plymouth.
Calais to Plymouth train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.
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