Train Calais to Cardiff from £185 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Calais and Cardiff takes 6h and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h
Duration: 376 mi
Distance: £185
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain

6h 22m

£152–290

Calais to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Calais and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

11:29 AM → 4:37 PM
5h 8m • 3 changes
2:29 PM → 7:11 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
4:29 PM → 9:38 PM
5h 9m • 3 changes
5:29 PM → 10:48 PM
5h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:29 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 11m • 3 changes
7:29 AM → 12:37 PM
5h 8m • 3 changes
8:29 AM → 2:37 PM
6h 8m • 3 changes
11:29 AM → 4:37 PM
5h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:29 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 11m • 3 changes
7:29 AM → 12:37 PM
5h 8m • 3 changes
10:29 AM → 3:09 PM
4h 40m • 3 changes
11:29 AM → 4:37 PM
5h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:29 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 11m • 3 changes
7:29 AM → 12:37 PM
5h 8m • 3 changes
8:29 AM → 2:37 PM
6h 8m • 3 changes
11:29 AM → 4:37 PM
5h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:29 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 11m • 3 changes
8:04 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
10:29 AM → 3:09 PM
4h 40m • 3 changes
12:12 PM → 4:37 PM
4h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:04 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 36m • 3 changes
8:06 AM → 12:39 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
10:06 AM → 2:37 PM
4h 31m • 3 changes
12:07 PM → 4:36 PM
4h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:04 AM → 12:33 PM
4h 29m • 3 changes
10:06 AM → 2:33 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
12:12 PM → 4:33 PM
4h 21m • 3 changes
2:04 PM → 6:34 PM
4h 30m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Calais to Cardiff? 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.

Map of how to get from Calais to Cardiff.

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Distance: 375.8 mi
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Calais, France and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Cardiff Central via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 22m.

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