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

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There are 6 ways to get from Paignton 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 Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    7h 46m
    €213–379

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 404 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    12h 15m
    €75–163

  3. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain 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 59m
    €140–294

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Paignton to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    5h 8m
    €214–248

  5. Train, bus, car ferry via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    4. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    11h 43m
    €131–305

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Paignton to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    6h 5m
    €108–203

Paignton to Calais by train, subway, and foot

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration7h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€213Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 695.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 46m

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Calais Ville via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 46m.

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