Penzance to Calais Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Penzance and Calais takes 10h 23m and the fastest train takes 8h 36m. 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.

10h 23m
Duration: 859 km
Distance: €322
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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

9h 33m

€266–462

Penzance to Calais train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Penzance and Calais. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Calais at 11:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 10h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

9:10 AM → 7:29 PM
9h 19m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 9:31 PM
10h 11m • 3 changes
12:15 PM → 9:54 PM
8h 39m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:03 AM → 3:31 PM
9h 28m • 3 changes
7:10 AM → 5:30 PM
9h 20m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 7:29 PM
9h 19m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 9:31 PM
10h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:03 AM → 3:31 PM
9h 28m • 3 changes
7:10 AM → 5:30 PM
9h 20m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 7:29 PM
9h 19m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 9:31 PM
10h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:03 AM → 3:31 PM
9h 28m • 3 changes
7:10 AM → 5:30 PM
9h 20m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 7:29 PM
9h 19m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 9:31 PM
10h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:03 AM → 3:31 PM
9h 28m • 3 changes
7:10 AM → 4:59 PM
8h 49m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 6:53 PM
8h 43m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 8:54 PM
9h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:12 AM → 3:56 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
7:10 AM → 5:54 PM
9h 44m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 7:57 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
12:17 PM → 9:55 AM
Arrives next day
21h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:10 AM → 5:55 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 7:54 PM
9h 45m • 3 changes
12:18 PM → 9:54 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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

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 Lille Flandres in around 9h 33m.

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