The average train between South Shields and Calais takes 9h 42m and the fastest train takes 6h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from South Shields 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 South Shields and Calais. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Calais at 1:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 9h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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7h 33m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from South Shields 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 South Shields to Calais. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Calais station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
South Shields to Calais train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
South Shields to Calais train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Calais Ville station.
The distance between South Shields and Calais is 500.8 km. The road distance is 815 km.
You can take a subway from South Shields to Calais Ville via Central Station, Newcastle, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 8h 13m.