The average train between Gatwick and Calais takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Gatwick 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 Gatwick and Calais. The earliest departure is at 12:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Calais at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Gatwick 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 Gatwick to Calais. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Calais station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
Gatwick to Calais train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Calais train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your Gatwick to Calais train tickets online with Thameslink, Eurostar and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Gatwick and Calais is 144.5 km. The road distance is 415 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 46m.