The average train between Penzance and Calais takes 14h 41m and the fastest train takes 9h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Penzance 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 Penzance and Calais. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Calais at 3:41 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 14h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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16h 56m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Penzance 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 Penzance to Calais. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Calais station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 41m.
Penzance to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Calais Frethun station.
Book your Penzance to Calais train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Penzance and Calais is 530.5 km. The road distance is 865 km.
You can take a train from Penzance to Calais Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 9h 58m.