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Trip Overview

The average train between South Shields and Calais takes 9h 37m and the fastest train takes 6h 27m. 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.

9h 37m
Duration
815 km
Distance
€266
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
7h 35m
€217–346

South Shields to Calais train times

Trains run every 4 hours between South Shields and Calais. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Calais at 2:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 9h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)14h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 11m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 34m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 9m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 11m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 34m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 9m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 11m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 34m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 9m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 11m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 34m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 9m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 11m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 34m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 9m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 28m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 29m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 57m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 28m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 28m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 27m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 27m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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  • Distance: 814.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 37m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Calais, France?

You can take a subway from South Shields to Calais Ville via Central Station, Newcastle, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 35m.

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