The average train between Birmingham and Calais takes 7h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. 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 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 8m • 3 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 station and arriving at Calais station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
Birmingham to Calais train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Calais train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your Birmingham to Calais train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Birmingham and Calais is 309.6 km. The road distance is 550 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Calais Ville via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 16m.