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The average train between Calais and Canterbury takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais to Canterbury. 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 twice daily between Calais and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Calais Frethun and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Calais to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Calais Frethun station and arriving at Canterbury West station via Lille Europe station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
Calais to Canterbury train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
Calais to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Canterbury West station.
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The distance between Calais and Canterbury is 65.3 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Canterbury West via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 10m.
