The average train between Birkenhead and Calais takes 8h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Birkenhead to Calais. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Birkenhead and Calais. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birkenhead is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Calais at 11:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 8h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 23m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Birkenhead to Calais? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Calais. However, there are services departing from Birkenhead station and arriving at Calais station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
Birkenhead to Calais train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Birkenhead to Calais train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your Birkenhead to Calais train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Birkenhead and Calais is 428.8 km. The road distance is 679 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Calais Ville via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 39m.