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How to get fromSouth West to Franceby train (Eurostar), car, car train, plane, car ferry, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from South West to France by train (Eurostar), car, car train, plane, car ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Train via Crediton

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    6h 8m
    €292–485

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane BRS - TLS
    7h 4m
    €93–269

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from South West to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar car
    7h 38m
    €262–324

  4. Fly Exeter to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane EXT - CDG
    4h 5m
    €233–487

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Eustontrain train Penzance - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    9h 42m
    €284–471

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from South West to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Pariscar car
    8h 54m
    €160–278

  7. Line 678 bus, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Take the bus from Phone Box to Clifton Placebus bus
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane BRS - CDG
    6h 48m

South West to France by bus, train, foot, and subway

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration9h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€284Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 750.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between South West, England and France?

You can take a vehicle from South West to Cité via Crediton, Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, KLM, Air France, and three other airlines fly from Exeter (EXT) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) twice daily.

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