The average train between Calais and Saint-Gilles takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais to Saint-Gilles. 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 3 times a day between Calais and Saint-Gilles. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Saint-Gilles at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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12h 33m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Calais to Saint-Gilles? 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 Saint-Gilles. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Saint-Gilles station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Calais to Saint-Gilles train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Saint-Gilles train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your Calais to Saint-Gilles train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and Eurostar.
The distance between Calais and Saint-Gilles is 175 km. The road distance is 209 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Lille Flandres, Gare Rue De Tournai, Gare Lille Europe, and Lille Europe in around 2h 16m.