Portsmouth to Calais Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Calais takes 7h 4m 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.

7h 4m
Duration: 490 km
Distance: €183
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 37m

€154–270

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 7h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:20 PM → 7:55 AM
Arrives next day
13h 35m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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

8:37 AM → 3:55 PM
6h 18m • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 5:55 PM
6h 4m • 4 changes
12:50 PM → 7:54 PM
6h 3m • 4 changes
2:50 PM → 9:54 PM
6h 3m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:31 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 59m • 4 changes
6:44 AM → 1:31 PM
5h 46m • 4 changes
8:35 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 56m • 4 changes
10:35 AM → 5:30 PM
5h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:31 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 59m • 4 changes
6:44 AM → 1:31 PM
5h 46m • 4 changes
8:35 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 56m • 4 changes
10:35 AM → 5:30 PM
5h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:31 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 59m • 4 changes
6:44 AM → 1:31 PM
5h 46m • 4 changes
8:35 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 56m • 4 changes
10:35 AM → 5:30 PM
5h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:31 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 59m • 4 changes
6:44 AM → 1:31 PM
5h 46m • 4 changes
8:35 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 56m • 4 changes
10:35 AM → 5:30 PM
5h 55m • 4 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.

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 37m.

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