The average train between Margate and Calais takes 7h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Margate 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 Margate and Calais. The earliest departure is at 7:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Calais at 1:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 7h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 8m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Margate 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 Margate to Calais. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Calais station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
Margate to Calais train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Calais train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your Margate to Calais train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Margate and Calais is 57.9 km. The road distance is 514 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 39m.