The average train between Blackpool and Calais takes 8h 44m and the fastest train takes 6h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Blackpool 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 Blackpool and Calais. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Calais at 11:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 8h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 5m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Blackpool 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 Blackpool to Calais. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Calais Ville station via London Euston station and Lille Europe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
Blackpool to Calais train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Blackpool 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 Blackpool and Calais is 460.6 km.
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Calais Ville via Preston, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 17m.