The average train between Brest and Calais takes 9h 33m and the fastest train takes 6h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Brest to Calais. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Brest and Calais. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brest is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Calais at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 9h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


8h 5m • 2 changes

8h 16m • 2 changes

9h 7m • 2 changes

8h 9m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Brest to Calais? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Brest to Calais. However, there are services departing from Brest station and arriving at Calais Ville station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
Brest to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brest station.
Brest to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Calais Ville station.
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The distance between Brest and Calais is 537.7 km. The road distance is 709 km.
You can take a train from Brest to Calais Ville via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 8h 4m.