The average train between Birmingham and Calais takes 11h 14m 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 3:41 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 11h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want 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 11h 14m.
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 Frethun station.
Book your Birmingham to Calais train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Birmingham and Calais is 309.6 km. The road distance is 555 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 6m.