The average train between South Shields and Calais takes 13h 40m and the fastest train takes 7h 14m. 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 3 times a day between South Shields and Calais. The earliest departure is at 8:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Calais at 3:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 13h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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18h 14m • 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 13h 40m.
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 Frethun station.
The distance between South Shields and Calais is 500.8 km. The road distance is 820 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, and Calais Frethun in around 8h 3m.