There are 6 ways to get from Calais to Torquay by train, car ferry, bus, car train, or car
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 Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to London St. Pancras Int.train
- Take the train from London Paddington to Newton Abbottrain
7h 58m£127–259Car ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
- Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus 700
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Rail Stationbus 501
12h 4m£64–160Car ferry, bus, train
- Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
- Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus 700
- Take the train from London Paddington to Newton Abbottrain
9h 35m£116–239Eurotunnel, drive
- Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
- Drive from Folkestone to Torquaycar
5h 9m£178–214Car ferry, bus, train via Exeter St Davids
- Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
- Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus 700
- Take the train from Clapham Junction to Exeter St Davidstrain
12h 1m£104–258Car ferry, drive
- Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
- Drive from Port of Dover to Torquaycar
6h 3m£84–149
Calais to Torquay by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Torquay is to car ferry and bus which costs £60 - £160 and takes 12h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Torquay is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 5h 9m and costs £170 - £220.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Newton Abbot via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
The distance between Calais and Torquay is 436 miles.
The best way to get from Calais to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs £120 - £260.
It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Calais to Torquay, including transfers.
Calais to Torquay train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
Torquay is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 12:56 AM in Calais and 11:56 PM in Torquay.
Calais to Torquay train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.
There are 2726+ hotels available in Torquay.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Torquay, England?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Union Street via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Newton Abbot, and Rail Station in around 7h 58m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dover to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dover to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dover to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–55
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–55
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–55
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–55
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide












