The average train between South Shields and Calais takes 9h 53m 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 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Calais at 1:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 9h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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7h 12m • 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 Newcastle station and arriving at Calais Ville station via King's Cross station and Lille Europe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.
South Shields to Calais train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
South Shields to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Calais Ville station.
The distance between South Shields and Calais is 500.8 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 9m.