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Portsmouth to Calais trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Calais takes 6h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. 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 48m
Duration
490 km
Distance
€154
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
6h 39m
€129–254

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 5:37 PM which arrives into Calais at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 6h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 490.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Calais Ville via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 39m.

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