The average train between Wales and Calais takes 8h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Wales 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 Wales and Calais. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Calais at 11:30 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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5h 39m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Wales 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 Wales to Calais. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central station and arriving at Calais Ville station via London Paddington station and Lille Europe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
Wales to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Wales 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 Wales and Calais is 413.9 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Calais Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 54m.