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How to get fromSolihull to Calaisby train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    5h 59m
    €140–293

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus bus 700
    9h 45m
    €39–84

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebonetrain train Birmingham Moor Street - London Marylebone / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus N380 / ...
    8h 32m
    €66–117

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Solihull to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    3h 55m

  5. Train, bus via Milton Keynes

    1. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bletchleytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus bus X3 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Stationbus bus 757
    4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus 700
    11h 59m
    €52–105

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Solihull to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    4h 56m
    €61–123

Solihull to Calais by bus, train, and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€140Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Solihull Town Centre to Calais Ville via Birmingham International Station, Birmingham International, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Solihull Town Centre to Calais via Birmingham Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 9h 45m.

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