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Compare bus and train for Birmingham to Calais
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Calais among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 192 miles (309 km)
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$89 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest |
3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 8m Average total duration 10h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Birmingham to Calais by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Calais is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Calais:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Calais costing on average $50 (€40).
Other travel options to Calais take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 25m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Calais as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Dover Priory (DVP).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Calais by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Calais by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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