There are 9 ways to get from West Midlands to France by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
4h 54m€174–336Fly Birmingham Airport to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane BHX - BVA
- Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Paris Porte Maillotbus
5h 38m€44–254Bus, train
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 707
- Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
8h 52m€174–316Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from West Midlands to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar
6h 38m€232–281Fly Birmingham Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BHX - CDG
4h 25m€66–223Drive, car ferry
- Drive from West Midlands to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Pariscar
7h 53m€125–218Fly Birmingham Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BHX - NCE
5h 2m€85–225Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
6h 34m€125–279Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Crewetrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MAN - CDG
6h 33m€81–246
West Midlands to France by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Midlands to France is to fly and bus which costs €40 - €260 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from West Midlands to France is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs €65 - €230.
No, there is no direct train from West Midlands to France. However, there are services departing from Smethwick Rolfe Street and arriving at Cité via Birmingham New Street, London St Pancras Intl and Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between West Midlands and France is 641 km.
The best way to get from West Midlands to France without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €170 - €340.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from West Midlands to France, including transfers.
West Midlands to France train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from West Midlands to France is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €170 - €340. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €65 - €230 and takes 4h 25m.
France is 1h ahead of West Midlands. It is currently 7:44 AM in West Midlands and 8:44 AM in France.
West Midlands to France train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
What companies run services between West Midlands, Sandwell, England and France?
You can take a train from Smethwick Rolfe Street to Cité via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, easyJet, Air France, and KLM fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) every 4 hours.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–180
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €85–250
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–250
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Friday, Monday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €85–250
Flights from Bristol Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–170
Flights from Manchester Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–160
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Luton Station Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–55
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–65
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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