The average train between Cardiff and Calais Ferry Port takes 7h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Calais Ferry Port. 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 Cardiff and Calais Ferry Port. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Calais Ferry Port at 11:30 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 37m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cardiff to Calais Ferry Port? 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 Cardiff to Calais Ferry Port. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central station and arriving at Calais Ville station via London Paddington station and Lille Europe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
Cardiff to Calais Ferry Port train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Calais Ferry Port train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Calais Ville station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Calais Ferry Port is 355.3 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Calais Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 14m.