The average train between Leicester and Calais takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. There is at least one train per day from Leicester 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 Leicester and Calais. The earliest departure is at 1:12 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Leicester is at 5:12 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 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Calais. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Calais station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Leicester to Calais train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Calais train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your Leicester to Calais train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Eurostar and TGV inOui.
The distance between Leicester and Calais is 278.2 km. The road distance is 532 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe in around 5h 4m.
