Leicester to Calais Trains

Leicester to Calais trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Calais takes 6h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. The train service runs several times 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.

6h 13m
Duration: 527 km
Distance: €209
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter

5h 50m

€173–277

Leicester to Calais train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leicester and Calais. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Calais at 1:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 6h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

9:56 PM → 1:54 PM
Arrives next day
14h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:27 AM → 3:55 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
11:43 AM → 5:55 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
1:43 PM → 7:54 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
3:43 PM → 9:54 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:12 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 18m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 1:31 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 3:31 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
11:43 AM → 5:30 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:48 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 42m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 1:31 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 3:31 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
11:43 AM → 5:30 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:45 AM → 1:54 PM
5h 9m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 3:55 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
11:43 AM → 5:55 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
1:43 PM → 7:54 PM
5h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

4:48 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 42m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 1:31 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 3:31 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
11:43 AM → 5:30 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

4:48 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 42m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 1:31 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 3:31 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
11:43 AM → 5:30 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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.

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Leicester to Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 50m.

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