There are 6 ways to get from Taunton to Calais by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train
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 Frethuntrain Ter
6h 35m€186–322Bus, car ferry
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 carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
10h 5m€68–154Train, bus, car ferry
- Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
8h 20m€112–234Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Taunton to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
4h 27m€200–228Bus, train, car ferry
- Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Rail Stationbus 30
- Take the train from Axminster to London Waterlootrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
11h 33m€106–255Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Taunton to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
5h 25m€94–182
Taunton to Calais by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Taunton to Calais is to bus and car ferry which costs €65 - €160 and takes 10h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Taunton to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 4h 27m and costs €200 - €230.
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, Lille Europe and Calais Frethun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
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 6h 35m and costs €180 - €330.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Taunton to Calais, including transfers.
Taunton to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Taunton station.
Calais is 1h ahead of Taunton. It is currently 12:42 PM in Taunton and 1:42 PM in Calais.
Taunton to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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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, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 6h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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