Preston to Calais Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Calais takes 8h 30m and the fastest train takes 6h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston 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.

8h 30m
Duration: 703 km
Distance: €228
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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

7h 6m

€176–333

Preston to Calais train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Preston and Calais. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Calais at 11:30 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:01 AM → 3:31 PM
6h 30m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 30m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 7:29 PM
6h 28m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 9:31 PM
6h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:33 AM → 1:31 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 3:31 PM
6h 30m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 30m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 7:29 PM
6h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:33 AM → 1:31 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 3:31 PM
6h 30m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 30m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 7:29 PM
6h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:33 AM → 1:31 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 3:31 PM
6h 30m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 30m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 7:29 PM
6h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:33 AM → 1:31 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 3:31 PM
6h 30m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 30m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 7:29 PM
6h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

8:00 PM → 1:54 PM
Arrives next day
16h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:01 AM → 5:55 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
12:03 PM → 7:54 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 9:54 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston 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 Preston, England and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Preston to Calais Ville via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 6m.

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