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

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There are 6 ways to get from Plymouth to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth 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 Villetrain train Tgv
    7h 21m
    €222–412

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 504 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus bus 700
    11h 25m
    €64–141

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus N380 / ...
    10h 8m
    €134–249

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    5h 28m
    €216–252

  5. Train, bus via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Plymouth 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 Calaisbus bus 700
    11h 56m
    €124–281

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    6h 26m
    €91–173

Plymouth to Calais by train and subway

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 738.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 21m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Calais Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 11h 25m.

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