The average train between Calais and Margate takes 6h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. 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 twice daily between Calais and Margate. 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 Margate at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Calais Frethun and take an average of 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Calais to Margate. However, there are services departing from Calais Frethun station and arriving at Margate station via Lille Europe station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
Calais to Margate train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
Calais to Margate train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Margate station.
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The distance between Calais and Margate is 57.9 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Margate via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 28m.
