The average train between Sunderland and Calais takes 9h 55m and the fastest train takes 6h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland 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 5 times a day between Sunderland and Calais. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Calais at 1:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 9h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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6h 58m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Sunderland 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 Sunderland 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 55m.
Sunderland to Calais train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Calais Ville station.
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The distance between Sunderland and Calais is 490.1 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Calais Ville via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 8h 5m.