The average train between Gatwick and Calais takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Gatwick 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 Gatwick and Calais. The earliest departure is at 12:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Calais at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 47m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Gatwick 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 Gatwick to Calais. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Calais Ville station via London St Pancras Intl station and Lille Europe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Gatwick to Calais train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick 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 Gatwick and Calais is 144.5 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 27m.