The average train between Chester and Calais takes 8h and the fastest train takes 5h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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 Chester and Calais. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 7:29 PM which arrives into Calais at 11:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 25m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Chester 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 Chester to Calais. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Calais station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
Chester to Calais train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Calais train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your Chester to Calais train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chester and Calais is 408.9 km. The road distance is 655 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Calais Ville via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 1m.