The average train between Bristol and Calais takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Bristol and Calais. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Calais at 1:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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5h 30m • 4 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Calais. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Calais station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
Bristol to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your Bristol to Calais train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bristol and Calais is 315.2 km. The road distance is 562 km.
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, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 36m.