The average train between Calais and Canterbury takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. 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 every 4 hours between Calais and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:07 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 11:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 28m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Calais to Canterbury? 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 Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Canterbury station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
Calais to Canterbury train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Canterbury train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Calais to Canterbury train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Ilévia and 2 other operators.
The distance between Calais and Canterbury is 65.3 km. The road distance is 481 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Canterbury West via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 20m.