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The average train between Birmingham and Calais takes 11h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham 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 Birmingham and Calais. The earliest departure is at 11:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Calais at 11:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 11h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Calais. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street station and arriving at Calais Frethun station via London Euston station and Lille Europe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.
Birmingham to Calais train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham 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 Birmingham and Calais is 309.6 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Calais Ville via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 6h 2m.
