There are 6 ways to get from Taunton to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry
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 Taunton to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
5h 53m€180–331Bus via Dover
cheapest- Take the bus from County Hall to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 404 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700
9h 40m€53–114Train, bus
- Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
8h 40m€91–168Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Taunton to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
4h 27m€197–225Bus
- Take the bus from Kings Arms to Hammersmith Bus Stationbus Sf1
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
10h 8mDrive, car ferry
- Drive from Taunton to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
5h 25m€71–145
Taunton to Calais by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Taunton to Calais is to bus via Dover which costs €50 - €120 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Taunton to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 4h 27m and costs €190 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Taunton to Calais. However, there are services departing from County Hall and arriving at Calais via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Taunton to Calais. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Calais Ville via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Taunton and Calais is 606 km.
The best way to get from Taunton to Calais without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs €180 - €340.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Taunton to Calais, including transfers.
Taunton to Calais bus services, operated by Berrys Coaches, depart from Kings Arms station.
Taunton to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Taunton station.
The best way to get from Taunton to Calais is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs €180 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 9h 40m.
What companies run services between Taunton, England and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Taunton to Calais Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from County Hall to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 9h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Taunton to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–150
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Taunton to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–150
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €137
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Standard fare
- €137
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from County Hall to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–90
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01823 331 356
- [email protected]
- Website
- berryscoaches.co.uk
Bus from Kings Arms to Hammersmith Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.berryscoaches.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–55
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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More Questions & Answers
Taunton to Calais bus services, operated by Berrys Coaches, arrive at Hammersmith Bus Station.
Calais is 1h ahead of Taunton. It is currently 4:24 PM in Taunton and 5:24 PM in Calais.
Taunton to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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