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How to get fromCalais to Birminghamby train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car train, car, or car ferry

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4h 16m
    £118–243

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus bus 1700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Newhall Streetbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    7h 24m
    £27–44

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus bus 1700 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Marylebone to Birmingham Moor Streettrain train London Marylebone - Birmingham Moor Street / ...
    7h 1m
    £64–113

  4. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Folkestone to Birminghamcar car
    3h 59m
    £163–189

  5. Bus via Birmingham Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus bus 1700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    7h 35m
    £34–76

  6. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Port of Dover to Birminghamcar car
    4h 50m
    £53–116

Calais to Birmingham by train and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 340.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Birmingham New Street via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Newhall Street via London Victoria in around 7h 24m.

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