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

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There are 7 ways to get from Solihull to Calais by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Train via Birmingham International

    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 Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    6h 46m
    €71–453

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 400 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus bus 700 / ...
    9h 58m
    €29–69

  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 700 / ...
    9h 1m
    €40–140

  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

    1. Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebonetrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    6h 50m
    €81–407

  6. Train, bus 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 Calaisbus bus 700 / ...
    12h 32m
    €42–86

  7. 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
    €81–121

Solihull to Calais by bus, train, and foot

Calendar76Weekly Services
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€71Cheapest 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, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lode Lane to Calais via Birmingham Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 9h 58m.

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