The average train between Folkestone and Calais takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is at least one train per day from Folkestone 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 once daily between Folkestone and Calais. The earliest departure is at 12:58 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 4:54 PM which arrives into Calais at 10:51 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Calais. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Calais station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Folkestone to Calais train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Calais train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Calais Ville station.
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The distance between Folkestone and Calais is 50.3 km. The road distance is 486 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe in around 4h 57m.