The average train between Calais and Chester takes 10h 52m and the fastest train takes 5h 54m. There is at least one train per day from Calais to Chester. 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 Calais and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Calais Frethun and take an average of 10h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Calais to Chester. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Chester station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
Calais to Chester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
Calais to Chester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chester station.
Book your Calais to Chester train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Calais and Chester is 408.9 km. The road distance is 661 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Chester via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 6h 42m.
