Reading to Calais Trains

Reading to Calais trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Calais takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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.

5h 15m
Duration: 430 km
Distance: €179
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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

5h 25m

€140–267

Reading to Calais train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Reading and Calais. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Calais at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:14 AM → 3:55 PM
4h 40m • 4 changes
12:11 PM → 5:55 PM
4h 44m • 4 changes
2:16 PM → 7:54 PM
4h 37m • 4 changes
4:16 PM → 9:54 PM
4h 37m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:14 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 15m • 4 changes
8:14 AM → 1:31 PM
4h 17m • 4 changes
10:15 AM → 3:31 PM
4h 15m • 4 changes
12:10 PM → 5:30 PM
4h 19m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:14 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 15m • 4 changes
8:14 AM → 1:31 PM
4h 17m • 4 changes
10:15 AM → 3:31 PM
4h 15m • 4 changes
12:10 PM → 5:30 PM
4h 19m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:14 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 15m • 4 changes
8:14 AM → 1:31 PM
4h 17m • 4 changes
10:15 AM → 3:31 PM
4h 15m • 4 changes
12:10 PM → 5:30 PM
4h 19m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:14 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 15m • 4 changes
8:14 AM → 1:31 PM
4h 17m • 4 changes
10:15 AM → 3:31 PM
4h 15m • 4 changes
12:10 PM → 5:30 PM
4h 19m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:14 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 15m • 4 changes
8:14 AM → 1:31 PM
4h 17m • 4 changes
10:15 AM → 3:31 PM
4h 15m • 4 changes
12:10 PM → 5:30 PM
4h 19m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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

You can take a train from Reading to Calais Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 25m.

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