The average train between Calais and Leicester takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais to Leicester. 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 Leicester. 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 Leicester at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 1m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Calais to Leicester? 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 Leicester. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Leicester station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Calais to Leicester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Leicester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Calais to Leicester train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Ilévia and 2 other operators.
The distance between Calais and Leicester is 278.2 km. The road distance is 527 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Leicester via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 57m.