The average train between West Midlands and France takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from West Midlands 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 West Midlands and France. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from West Midlands is at 11:24 PM which arrives into France at 11:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 57m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from West Midlands 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 West Midlands to France. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street station and arriving at Paris Nord station via London Euston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
West Midlands to France train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
West Midlands to France train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
The distance between West Midlands and France is 712 km.
You can take a train from Smethwick Rolfe Street to Cité via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 5h 16m.