Calais to London train with Eurostar

Trains from Calais to London

A train from Calais to London is one of the quickest ways to get from France to England's bustling capital. Throughout each day, three high-speed trains travel this route, getting passengers to London in just one hour with no changes. Departure times are flexible with departures times spread across the day.

Which train companies travel from Calais to London?

All trains from Calais to London are operated by Eurostar. This is a direct, high-speed service with no changes, getting passengers to their destination quickly. Eurostar trains have three classes (Standard, Standard Premier, and Business Premier), and a range of onboard food is available for all passengers. Passengers can bring two pieces of baggage and one piece of hand baggage on board.

How long is the train from Calais to London?

Train journeys from Calais to London are provided by the Eurostar high-speed train service, which takes just one hour, sometimes less. These trains are direct, so no changes or transfers are needed.

How many trains are there from Calais to London?

Passengers can expect three direct trains from Calais to London every day. Departures are conveniently spread, allowing passengers a range of travel times. Services continue seven days a week, with service regularity continuing over the weekend.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Calais to London?

Departure train station: Passengers travelling to London depart from Calais-Fréthun Station. Calais-Fréthun is just over 3 km away from the city centre, but it’s easy and cheap to reach by train from Calais-Ville. Shopping facilities, toilets with baby changing and disabled access, and luggage storage lockers are available at this station.

Arrival train station: Trains from Calais arrive at London St Pancras International Station. Located in central London, this station is a short bus or tube ride away from most of the city’s main attractions. It’s also served by several National Rail lines which offer links to the rest of the country. St Pancras International facilities include dozens of shops and cafes, accessible toilets, luggage storage, and free Wi-Fi.

Eurostar trains from Calais to London

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The Eurostar is a high-speed railway company operating in Europe since 1994. It travels at 220km/h under the English Channel to cities on the continent—whether you’re going to Brussels, Amsterdam or Rotterdam. The train is Europe’s solution to fly less; over 11 million Europeans chose to take the train to London from Paris instead of flying in 2019.

The check-in time for Eurostar to London train is around 30 minutes. This means you can arrive in plenty of time to pick up a coffee at the Gare du Nord station in Paris or St Pancras Station in London. Eurostar trains are kitted out with an onboard bistro, toilets, air conditioning and Wi-Fi to make the train journey from Calais to London more comfortable.

With three fare classes to choose from—Standard, Standard Premier and Business Premier—you can pick which is best for you; It’s easy to book cheap Eurostar return tickets in advance by travelling mid-week. You can choose to travel in comfort in Business Premier when taking the Calais to London train, get served a hot meal and drinks throughout the crossing with newspapers and access to the Ashford Departure Lounge in London.

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Eurostar Trains from Calais to London

The Eurostar is a high-speed train company connecting the UK to continental Europe and beyond.

When planning trips to Eurostar destinations, consider checking back for offers on Eurostar tickets. Speak to the Customer Care team at the Omio help centre for cancellations or changes to your ticket from Calais to London.