There are 7 ways to get from Solihull to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Birmingham International
best- Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
6h 8m€79–298Bus, car ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 400 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
9h 51m€42–123Train, bus, car ferry
- Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebonetrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
7h 57m€67–155Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Solihull to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
3h 55mTrain
- Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebonetrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
6h 14m€103–284Train, bus, car ferry via Milton Keynes
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Bletchleytrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus X3 / ...
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Stationbus 757
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
11h 49m€56–144Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Solihull to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
4h 56m€60–123
Solihull to Calais by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solihull to Calais is to bus and car ferry which costs €40 - €130 and takes 9h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Solihull to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 56m and costs €60 - €130.
No, there is no direct train from Solihull to Calais. However, there are services departing from Solihull and arriving at Calais Ville via Baker Street station, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Solihull and Calais is 552 km.
The best way to get from Solihull to Calais without a car is to train via Birmingham International which takes 6h 8m and costs €75 - €300.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Solihull to Calais, including transfers.
Solihull to Calais train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Solihull station.
Calais is 1h ahead of Solihull. It is currently 7:51 PM in Solihull and 8:51 PM in Calais.
Solihull to Calais train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at London Marylebone station.
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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 6h 8m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham International to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham International to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–110
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham International to Bletchley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–60
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Birmingham International to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–150
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–70
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 345 600 5165
- Website
- chilternrailways.co.uk
Train from Solihull to London Marylebone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- https://www.chilternrailways.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Luton Station Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- €2–4
- Phone
- 0344 801 7261
- Website
- greenline.co.uk
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.greenline.co.uk/timetables-search/
- Phone
- 01304 44 88 88
- customer.services@poferries.com
- Website
- poferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- https://www.poferries.com/en
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–45
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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