The average train between Birmingham and Calais takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. There is at least one train 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 once daily between Birmingham and Calais. The earliest departure is at 12:47 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 4:47 PM which arrives into Calais at 10:51 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 9m. 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 station and arriving at Calais station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
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.
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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, and Lille Europe in around 5h 29m.