The average train between Gatwick and Calais takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is at least one train 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 once daily between Gatwick and Calais. The earliest departure is at 1:46 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Gatwick 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 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Calais. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Calais station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Gatwick to Calais train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Calais train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Calais Ville station.
The distance between Gatwick and Calais is 144.5 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 43m.
