The average train between Calais and Birmingham takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais to Birmingham. 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 Calais and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:07 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 12:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 58m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Calais to Birmingham? 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 Calais to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Birmingham station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Calais to Birmingham train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Birmingham train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Calais to Birmingham train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Ilévia and 2 other operators.
The distance between Calais and Birmingham is 309.6 km. The road distance is 550 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Birmingham New Street via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 5h 26m.