The average train between Gatwick and Calais takes 9h 34m 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 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Calais at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 9h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Calais. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Calais Frethun station via London St Pancras Intl station and Lille Europe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
Gatwick to Calais train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Calais Frethun station.
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The distance between Gatwick and Calais is 144.5 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 16m.
