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Cardiff to Calais trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Calais takes 12h 46m and the fastest train takes 6h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Calais. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 46m
Duration
610 km
Distance
€201
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
6h 39m
€169–313

Cardiff to Calais train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Cardiff and Calais. The earliest departure is at 10:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Calais at 11:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 12h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 610.3 km
  • Duration: 12h 46m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Calais Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 6h 39m.

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