Bristol to Calais Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Calais takes 7h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol 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.

7h 6m
Duration: 562 km
Distance: €213
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter

6h 1m

€173–297

Bristol to Calais train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bristol and Calais. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Calais at 11:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

10:51 PM → 11:57 AM
Arrives next day
12h 6m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

8:00 AM → 1:54 PM
4h 54m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 3:56 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 5:54 PM
5h 54m • 3 changes
1:00 PM → 7:57 PM
5h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:00 AM → 3:55 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 5:55 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
1:00 PM → 7:54 PM
5h 54m • 3 changes
4:00 PM → 9:54 PM
4h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

8:30 AM → 3:31 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 5:30 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
1:00 PM → 7:29 PM
5h 29m • 3 changes
3:00 PM → 9:31 PM
5h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

8:30 AM → 3:31 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 5:30 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
1:00 PM → 7:29 PM
5h 29m • 3 changes
3:00 PM → 9:31 PM
5h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:30 AM → 3:31 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 5:30 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
1:00 PM → 7:29 PM
5h 29m • 3 changes
3:00 PM → 9:31 PM
5h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

8:30 AM → 3:31 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 5:30 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
1:00 PM → 7:29 PM
5h 29m • 3 changes
3:00 PM → 9:31 PM
5h 31m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bristol 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.

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Calais Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 1m.

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