The average train between Calais and Manchester takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais to Manchester. 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 Calais and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Calais to Manchester? 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 Calais to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Manchester station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Calais to Manchester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Manchester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Calais to Manchester train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Calais and Manchester is 395.9 km. The road distance is 663 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Manchester Piccadilly via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 6h 26m.