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

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

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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 Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    6h 14m
    €136–282

  2. Bus, car ferry via Birmingham - Jennens Road

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    9h 10m
    €49–117

  3. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to London Marylebonetrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    8h 33m
    €95–186

  4. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 400 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    9h 5m
    €59–153

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

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

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    4h 53m
    €82–158

Birmingham to Calais by train, foot, and tram

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 549.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 14m.

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