The average train between Plymouth and Calais takes 8h 45m and the fastest train takes 6h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Calais. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Calais at 11:30 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 43m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Calais. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Calais Ville station via London Paddington station and Lille Europe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
Plymouth to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Calais Ville station.
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The distance between Plymouth and Calais is 427.6 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Calais Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 36m.