The average train between Southampton and Calais takes 6h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton 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 Southampton and Calais. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Calais at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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5h 30m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Southampton 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 Southampton to Calais. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Calais station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
Southampton to Calais train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Calais train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your Southampton to Calais train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Calais is 228.6 km. The road distance is 499 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Calais Ville via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 27m.