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

The cheapest way to get from Solihull to Calais is to bus which costs €28 - €75 and takes 10h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Solihull to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 49m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Solihull and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Solihull to Calais. However, there are services departing from Solihull Town Centre and arriving at Calais via Birmingham Coach Station, London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

How far is it from Solihull to Calais?

The distance between Solihull and Calais is 325 km.

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

The best way to get from Solihull to Calais without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 29m and costs €40 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Solihull to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Solihull to Calais bus from?

Solihull to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Solihull to Calais bus arrive?

Solihull to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Solihull and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Solihull. It is currently 12:51 PM in Solihull and 1:51 PM in Calais.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1078+ hotels available in Calais.

Solihull to Calais - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 5 ways to get from Solihull to Calais by 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Solihull to London MaryleboneBirmingham Moor Street - London Marylebone / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to CalaisN280 / ...
8h 29m
€41–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals550 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Calais700 / ...
10h 20m
€29–74
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Solihull to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
3h 53m
Train, bus via Birmingham International
1. Take the train from Birmingham International to London EustonBirmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to CalaisN280 / ...
8h 29m
€34–187
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Solihull to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
4h 49m
€89–123

Solihull to Calais by train, foot, and bus

148Weekly Services

8h 29mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 325.1 km
Duration: 8h 29m

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

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 10h 20m.

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