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How to get fromBirmingham to Calaisby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Birmingham to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    5h 24m
    €146–290

  2. Bus via Dover

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus bus 700
    8h 40m
    €32–52

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    3h 57m
    €192–217

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to London Marylebonetrain train Birmingham Moor Street - London Marylebone / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus N380 / ...
    8h 53m
    €75–130

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus N380 / ...
    9h 35m
    €41–85

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    4h 53m
    €66–137

Birmingham to Calais by train and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 555.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Calais, France?

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 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newhall Street to Calais via London Victoria and Dover in around 8h 40m.

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