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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain train Ter
    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
    5h 20m
    £120–248

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    8h 35m
    £47–109

  3. Car ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the train from London Marylebone to Birmingham Moor Streettrain train
    8h 7m
    £80–170

  4. Eurotunnel, drive

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

  5. Car ferry, bus via Birmingham Coach Station

    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 400 / ...
    8h 55m
    £54–143

  6. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Port of Dover to Birminghamcar car
    4h 50m
    £71–149

Calais to Birmingham by train and foot

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 345 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

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 20m.

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