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

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Calais is to bus via Dover which costs €30 - €60 and takes 11h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 35m and costs €110 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead to Calais. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Calais via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Calais. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Calais?

The distance between Birkenhead and Calais is 679 km.

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

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Calais without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs €140 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Birkenhead to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Calais bus from?

Birkenhead to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Calais train from?

Birkenhead to Calais train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Birkenhead to Calais?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Calais is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs €140 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Calais bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Birkenhead and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Birkenhead. It is currently 11:22 AM in Birkenhead and 12:22 PM in Calais.

Where does the Birkenhead to Calais train arrive?

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

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

Book your Birkenhead to Calais train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Birkenhead to Calais bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1121+ hotels available in Calais.

Birkenhead to Calais - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 6 ways to get from Birkenhead to Calais by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
7h 19m
€140–384
Bus via Dover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700 / ...
11h 40m
€31–55
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
9h 3m
€97–229
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
5h 34m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 550 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
12h 50m
€43–63
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
6h 35m
€115–160

Birkenhead to Calais by train and foot

76Weekly Services

7h 19mAverage Duration

€140Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Birkenhead to Calais.

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Distance: 678.6 km
Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Birkenhead, England and Calais, France?

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 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Calais via London Victoria and Dover in around 11h 40m.

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