The average train between Calais and Chester takes 7h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais to Chester. 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 5 times a day between Calais and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 7:29 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 36m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Calais to Chester? 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 Chester. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Chester station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
Calais to Chester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Chester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chester station.
Book your Calais to Chester train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Ilévia and 2 other operators.
The distance between Calais and Chester is 408.9 km. The road distance is 655 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Chester via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 6h 59m.