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The average train between Calais and Birmingham takes 6h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. 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 twice daily between Calais and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Calais Frethun and take an average of 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Calais to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Calais Frethun station and arriving at Birmingham New Street station via Lille Europe station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
Calais to Birmingham train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
Calais to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
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The distance between Calais and Birmingham is 309.6 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Birmingham New Street via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 5h 17m.
