The average train between Sandgate and Calais takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Sandgate 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Sandgate and Calais. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sandgate is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Calais at 11:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Folkestone and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 53m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Sandgate 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.
No, there is no direct train from Sandgate to Calais. However, there are services departing from Sandgate station and arriving at Calais station via Calais-Fréthun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
Sandgate to Calais train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone station.
Sandgate to Calais train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Calais-Fréthun station.
Book your Sandgate to Calais train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Sandgate and Calais is 51.3 km. The road distance is 72 km.
LeShuttle operates a vehicle from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun hourly. Tickets cost €139 and the journey takes 35 min.