The average train between Wales and Calais takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. There is at least one train 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 once daily between Wales and Calais. The earliest departure is at 12:19 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Wales is at 3:54 PM which arrives into Calais at 10:51 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Wales to Calais. However, there are services departing from Wales station and arriving at Calais station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
Wales to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Wales to Calais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Calais Ville station.
The distance between Wales and Calais is 413.9 km. The road distance is 610 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, and Lille Europe in around 6h 5m.
