The average train between Calais and Chester takes 9h 28m and the fastest train takes 5h 54m. The train service runs several times 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 twice daily between Calais and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Calais Frethun and take an average of 9h 28m. 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 Frethun station and arriving at Chester station via Lille Europe station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
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 Avanti West Coast, arrive at Chester station.
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The distance between Calais and Chester is 408.9 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 49m.
