The average train between Calais and Margate takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais to Margate. 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 Margate. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Margate at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 5m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Calais to Margate? 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 Margate. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Margate station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
Calais to Margate train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Margate train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Margate station.
Book your Calais to Margate train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and Southeastern.
The distance between Calais and Margate is 57.9 km. The road distance is 514 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Margate via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 21m.