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

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

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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 Frethuntrain train Ter
    6h 33m
    €139–286

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 210
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    10h 4m
    €64–144

  3. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebonetrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    8h 24m
    €95–194

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Solihull to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    3h 59m
    €192–216

  5. Train, bus, car ferry via Milton Keynes

    1. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bletchleytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Stationbus bus 757
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    4. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    11h 39m
    €78–190

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Solihull to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    4h 55m
    €86–170

Solihull to Calais by bus, train, and foot

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 552.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 6h 33m.

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