The average train between Halifax and Calais takes 8h 29m and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. 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 every 4 hours between Halifax and Calais. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Halifax is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Calais at 3:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 8h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 3m • 3 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 8h 29m.
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 Ville 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 700 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Calais Ville via Leeds, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 31m.