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4 h 21 min
374 km.
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Six ways to Travel from Birmingham to Calais

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Cheapest
By car (374 km)
4 h 21 min
374 km.
from $20
Other
Rideshare
4 h 21 min
374 km.
from $14.23
Train
5 h 35 min
309 km.
from $275.18
Train, Bus
8 h 43 min
308 km.
from $161.11
Bus via London
8 h 50 min
308 km.
from $47.61
Bus
9 h 30 min
308 km.
from $77.65

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.57–$27.17
Bus from Centenary Way to London
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.39–$23.91
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.96–$17.39
Bus from Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.33–$15.22
Bus from Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street to Calais
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$36.96–$51.09

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$27.17

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Lille Europe to Calais
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.57–$41.30

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Europe to Calais
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$26.09–$59.78

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.35–$70.65

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$65.22–$141.30

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$51.09–$152.17

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.09–$38.04

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Email:
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
5 times a day

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$36.96–$44.57

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Calais?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Calais is to bus which costs $36.96 - $51.09 and takes 9h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Calais?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 53m and costs $97.83 - $141.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Calais?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street and arriving at Calais. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Calais. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Calais?

The distance between Birmingham and Calais is 555 km.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Calais without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Calais without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $97.83 - $358.70 .

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Calais?

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Birmingham to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Calais bus from?

Birmingham to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Centenary Way station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Calais train from?

Birmingham to Calais train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Birmingham to Calais?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Calais is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $97.83 - $358.70 . Alternatively, you can bus via London, which costs $39.13 - $59.78 and takes 8h 50m. There are no good options to bus between Birmingham to Calais.

Where does the Birmingham to Calais bus arrive?

Birmingham to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Birmingham and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Birmingham. It is currently 09:42 in Birmingham and 10:42 in Calais.

Where does the Birmingham to Calais train arrive?

Birmingham to Calais train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Calais?

Book your Birmingham to Calais train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Calais?

Book your Birmingham to Calais bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 928+ hotels available in Calais. Prices start at $46.42 per night.
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