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How to get fromMarseille to Birminghamby train (TGV, Trenitalia, Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), or car ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from Marseille to Birmingham by train (TGV, Trenitalia, Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), or car ferry

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    8h 3m
    £236–516

  2. Fly to Birmingham Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane MRS - BHX
    6h 30m
    £59–163

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Lillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Newhall Streetbus bus
    18h 37m
    £161–276

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Marseille to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Birminghamcar car
    13h 44m
    £302–389

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles 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
    8h 41m
    £277–484

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    23h 36m
    £111–219

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Marseille to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Birminghamcar car
    15h 6m
    £191–325

  8. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane MRS - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 47m
    £68–229

  9. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MRS - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 40m
    £134–359

  10. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MRS - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 37m
    £102–264

  11. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MRS - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 35m
    £94–229

  12. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane MRS - STN
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 54m
    £93–269

Marseille to Birmingham by train and foot

Calendar234Weekly Services
Duration8h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£236Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 859.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

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

You can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Birmingham New Street via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, Air France, Lufthansa City, and five other airlines fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) every 4 hours.

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