The average train between Canterbury and Calais takes 9h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Canterbury 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 Canterbury and Calais. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 6:23 PM which arrives into Calais at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 9h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Calais. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West station and arriving at Calais Frethun station via London St Pancras Intl station and Lille Europe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
Canterbury to Calais train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Calais Frethun station.
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The distance between Canterbury and Calais is 65.3 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 5h 27m.
