The average train between Edinburgh and Calais takes 14h 43m and the fastest train takes 8h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 3 times a day between Edinburgh and Calais. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Calais at 11:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 14h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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14h 14m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Calais. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Calais station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 43m.
Edinburgh to Calais train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Calais train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Calais Frethun station.
Book your Edinburgh to Calais train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Edinburgh and Calais is 648.5 km. The road distance is 1,002 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Calais Ville via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 8h 44m.