The average train between Calais and Brest takes 10h 30m and the fastest train takes 6h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais to Brest. 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 Calais and Brest. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Brest at 11:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 10h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Calais to Brest? 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 Calais to Brest. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Brest station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
Calais to Brest train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Brest train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Brest station.
Book your Calais to Brest train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and RATP Metro.
The distance between Calais and Brest is 537.7 km. The road distance is 937 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Brest via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 34m.