The average train between Derby and Calais takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Derby 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Derby and Calais. The earliest departure is at 4:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Calais at 1:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Derby to Calais? 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 Derby to Calais. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Calais station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
Derby to Calais train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Calais train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your Derby to Calais train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Eurostar and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Derby and Calais is 316.5 km. The road distance is 574 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 39m.