Portsmouth to Calais Trains

Portsmouth to Calais trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Calais takes 6h 58m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth 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.

6h 58m
Duration: 490 km
Distance: €171
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter

6h 1m

€146–258

Portsmouth to Calais train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Portsmouth and Calais. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Calais at 1:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 6h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

12:35 PM → 7:29 PM
5h 54m • 3 changes
2:35 PM → 9:31 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
3:35 PM → 10:31 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
5:20 PM → 7:55 AM
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13h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

4:41 AM → 11:57 AM
6h 16m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 1:54 PM
5h 3m • 3 changes
9:51 AM → 3:56 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
10:51 AM → 5:54 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:38 AM → 3:55 PM
5h 17m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 5:55 PM
6h 4m • 3 changes
12:50 PM → 7:54 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
3:50 PM → 9:54 PM
5h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:31 AM → 11:31 AM
6h • 3 changes
6:44 AM → 2:31 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
10:35 AM → 5:30 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:31 AM → 11:31 AM
6h • 3 changes
6:44 AM → 2:31 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
10:35 AM → 5:30 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:31 AM → 11:31 AM
6h • 3 changes
6:44 AM → 2:31 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
10:35 AM → 5:30 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:31 AM → 11:31 AM
6h • 3 changes
6:44 AM → 2:31 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
10:35 AM → 5:30 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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.

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Portsmouth to Calais train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

12:35 PM → 7:29 PM

2:35 PM → 9:31 PM

3:35 PM → 10:31 PM

5:20 PM → 7:55 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

4:41 AM → 11:57 AM

7:51 AM → 1:54 PM

9:51 AM → 3:56 PM

10:51 AM → 5:54 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:38 AM → 3:55 PM

10:50 AM → 5:55 PM

12:50 PM → 7:54 PM

3:50 PM → 9:54 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:31 AM → 11:31 AM

6:44 AM → 2:31 PM

8:35 AM → 3:31 PM

10:35 AM → 5:30 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:31 AM → 11:31 AM

6:44 AM → 2:31 PM

8:35 AM → 3:31 PM

10:35 AM → 5:30 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:31 AM → 11:31 AM

6:44 AM → 2:31 PM

8:35 AM → 3:31 PM

10:35 AM → 5:30 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:31 AM → 11:31 AM

6:44 AM → 2:31 PM

8:35 AM → 3:31 PM

10:35 AM → 5:30 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

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5:20 PM → 7:55 AM
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