There are 6 ways to get from Solihull to Calais by train (Eurostar), 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
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 Frethuntrain Ter
6h 33m€130–271Bus, 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 carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
10h€47–139Train, bus, car ferry
- Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebonetrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
8h 24m€73–158Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Solihull to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
3h 59m€189–213Train, bus, car ferry via Milton Keynes
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Bletchleytrain
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Stationbus 757
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
11h 37m€57–155Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Solihull to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
4h 55m€63–133
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 €45 - €140 and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Solihull to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 3h 59m and costs €180 - €220.
No, there is no direct train from Solihull to Calais. However, there are services departing from Birmingham International and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Calais Frethun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Solihull and Calais is 552 km.
The best way to get from Solihull to Calais without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €130 - €280.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Solihull to Calais, including transfers.
Solihull to Calais train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham International station.
Calais is 1h ahead of Solihull. It is currently 3:40 AM in Solihull and 4:40 AM in Calais.
Solihull to Calais train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
There are 1294+ hotels available in Calais.
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.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham International to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–55
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–55
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–55
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–55
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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