The average train between Halifax and Calais takes 13h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Halifax 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 3 times a day between Halifax and Calais. The earliest departure is at 9:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Halifax is at 8:17 PM which arrives into Calais at 11:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 13h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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20h 29m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Halifax 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 Halifax to Calais. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Calais station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.
Halifax to Calais train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Halifax to Calais train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Calais Frethun station.
Book your Halifax to Calais train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Halifax and Calais is 397.3 km. The road distance is 706 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Calais Ville via Leeds, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 7h 54m.