The average train between Gatwick Airport and Calais takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Gatwick Airport 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 6 times a week between Gatwick Airport and Calais. The earliest departure is at 4:06 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 5:46 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 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Calais. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Calais station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Gatwick Airport to Calais train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Calais train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Calais Ville station.
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Calais is 142.8 km. The road distance is 421 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe in around 4h 36m.