The average train between Birmingham and France takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to France. 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 hourly between Birmingham and France. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into France at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 24m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Birmingham to France? 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 France. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at France station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Birmingham to France train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to France train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Paris Nord station.
The distance between Birmingham and France is 708.2 km. The road distance is 635 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Cité via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 4h 33m.