The average train between Calais and Kent takes 7h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais to Kent. 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 Kent. 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 Kent at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Calais Frethun and take an average of 7h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Calais to Kent. However, there are services departing from Calais Frethun station and arriving at Ashford International station via Lille Europe station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
Calais to Kent train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
Calais to Kent train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ashford International station.
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The distance between Calais and Kent is 86.5 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Lenham via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 5h 17m.
