The average train between Birmingham and Calais takes 7h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. 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 every 4 hours between Birmingham and Calais. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Calais at 11:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 7h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 8m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Calais. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street station and arriving at Calais Ville station via London Euston station and Lille Europe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
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 Ville 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 Lille Flandres in around 5h 40m.