The average train between Manchester and Calais takes 7h 52m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 Manchester and Calais. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Calais at 11:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 7h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 22m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester 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 Manchester to Calais. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Calais station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
Manchester to Calais train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Calais train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your Manchester to Calais train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Calais is 395.9 km. The road distance is 663 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Calais Ville via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 5m.