The average train between Cambridge and Calais takes 9h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Cambridge to Calais. 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 Cambridge and Calais. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Calais at 1:45 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 9h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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19h 35m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cambridge to Calais? 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 Cambridge to Calais. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Calais station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
Cambridge to Calais train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Calais train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Calais Frethun station.
Book your Cambridge to Calais train tickets online with Great Northern, Eurostar and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Cambridge and Calais is 183.6 km. The road distance is 463 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Calais Ville via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 5h 28m.