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Trip Overview

The average train between West Midlands and France takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from West Midlands to France. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 37m
Duration
641 km
Distance
€259
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
4h 54m
€204–386

West Midlands to France train times

Trains run hourly between West Midlands and France. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Midlands is at 11:24 PM which arrives into France at 11:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastEurostarRATP Metro10h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastEurostarRATP Metro4h 53m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastEurostarRATP Metro5h 2m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastEurostarRATP Metro5h 7m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastEurostarRATP Metro5h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastEurostarRATP Metro5h 37m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastEurostarRATP Metro5h 31m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastEurostarRATP Metro5h 37m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastEurostarRATP Metro5h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastEurostarRATP Metro4h 52m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastEurostarRATP Metro5h 3m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastEurostarRATP Metro5h 2m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastEurostarRATP Metro5h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastEurostarRATP Metro4h 52m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastEurostarRATP Metro5h 3m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastEurostarRATP Metro5h 2m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastEurostarRATP Metro5h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastEurostarRATP Metro4h 52m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastEurostarRATP Metro5h 3m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from West Midlands to France? 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.

Map of how to get from West Midlands to France.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 640.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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.

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