The average train between Ipswich and Calais takes 9h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Ipswich 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 Ipswich and Calais. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 6:11 PM which arrives into Calais at 1:45 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 9h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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19h 34m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Ipswich 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 Ipswich to Calais. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Calais station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
Ipswich to Calais train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Calais train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Calais Frethun station.
Book your Ipswich to Calais train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ipswich and Calais is 132.3 km. The road distance is 487 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Calais Ville via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 5h 51m.