The average train between Gatwick and Calais takes 9h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. 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 3 times a day between Gatwick and Calais. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Calais at 1:45 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 9h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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17h 58m • 3 changesWant 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 9h 9m.
Gatwick to Calais train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Calais train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Calais Frethun 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 421 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 5h 18m.