Cardiff to Calais Station Trains

Cardiff to Calais Station trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Calais Station takes 7h 27m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Calais Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 27m
Duration: 605 km
Distance: €228
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter

6h 14m

€187–321

Cardiff to Calais Station train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Calais Station. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Calais Station at 10:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:50 PM → 7:31 AM
Arrives next day
13h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

8:38 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 52m • 3 changes
10:19 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 11m • 3 changes
12:50 PM → 7:29 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
2:18 PM → 9:31 PM
6h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:38 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 52m • 3 changes
10:19 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 11m • 3 changes
12:50 PM → 7:29 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
2:18 PM → 9:31 PM
6h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

8:38 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 52m • 3 changes
10:19 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 11m • 3 changes
12:50 PM → 7:29 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
2:18 PM → 9:31 PM
6h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

8:38 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 52m • 3 changes
10:19 AM → 4:59 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
12:50 PM → 6:53 PM
5h 3m • 3 changes
2:18 PM → 8:54 PM
5h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:14 AM → 11:57 AM
5h 43m • 3 changes
7:50 AM → 1:54 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 3:56 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 5:54 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

11:20 AM → 5:55 PM
5h 35m • 3 changes
12:20 PM → 7:54 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes
3:17 PM → 9:54 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Calais Station? 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.

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Calais Station, France?

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.

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