The average train between Cherbourg-Octeville and Calais takes 9h 13m and the fastest train takes 6h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg-Octeville 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 every 4 hours between Cherbourg-Octeville and Calais. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg-Octeville is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Calais at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 9h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 47m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cherbourg-Octeville 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 Cherbourg-Octeville to Calais. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg station and arriving at Calais Ville station via Paris St Lazare station and Lille Flandres station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
Cherbourg-Octeville to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg-Octeville to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Calais Ville station.
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The distance between Cherbourg-Octeville and Calais is 286.6 km. The road distance is 459 km.
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Calais Ville via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 37m.