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How to get fromExeter to Calaisby train (Eurostar), train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    6h 55m
    €184–341

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 504 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    10h 35m
    €70–175

  3. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    9h 40m
    €112–281

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    4h 46m
    €204–235

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Exeter to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    5h 43m
    €92–166

Exeter to Calais by train and subway

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 655.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Calais Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 6h 55m.

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