The average train between Penrith and Calais takes 14h 54m and the fastest train takes 7h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Penrith 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 Penrith and Calais. The earliest departure is at 8:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Calais at 11:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 14h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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15h 31m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Penrith 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 Penrith to Calais. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Calais station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 54m.
Penrith to Calais train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Calais train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Calais Frethun station.
Book your Penrith to Calais train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Penrith and Calais is 516.2 km. The road distance is 836 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Calais Ville via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 9h 1m.