What is the cheapest way to get from West Midlands to France?

The cheapest way to get from West Midlands to France is to bus which costs €60 - €95 and takes 15h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Midlands to France?

The fastest way to get from West Midlands to France is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs €55 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between West Midlands and France?

No, there is no direct bus from West Midlands to France. However, there are services departing from Blue Gates and arriving at Pont de l'Archevêché via Birmingham Coach Station, London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.

Is there a direct train between West Midlands and France?

No, there is no direct train from West Midlands to France. However, there are services departing from Smethwick Rolfe Street and arriving at Cité via Birmingham New Street, London St Pancras Intl and Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from West Midlands to France?

The distance between West Midlands and France is 641 km.

How do I travel from West Midlands to France without a car?

The best way to get from West Midlands to France without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs €150 - €340.

How long does it take to get from West Midlands to France?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from West Midlands to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Midlands to France bus from?

West Midlands to France bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the West Midlands to France train from?

West Midlands to France train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train, bus or fly from West Midlands to France?

The best way to get from West Midlands to France is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs €150 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 15h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €55 - €240 and takes 4h 32m.

Where does the West Midlands to France bus arrive?

West Midlands to France bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between West Midlands and France?

France is 1h ahead of West Midlands. It is currently 11:20 AM in West Midlands and 12:20 PM in France.

Where does the West Midlands to France train arrive?

West Midlands to France train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 22946+ hotels available in France.

West Midlands to France - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from West Midlands to France by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or 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
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
5h 15m
€151–340
Fly Birmingham Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BHX - CDG
4h 32m
€55–231
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 400 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 30m
€64–91
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from West Midlands to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar
6h 37m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from West Midlands to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Pariscar
7h 53m
€131–191
Fly Birmingham Airport to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane BHX - BVA
2. Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Paris Porte Maillotbus
5h 49m
€68–239
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Crewetrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MAN - CDG
6h 33m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
6h 36m
€100–302
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
6h 34m
€143–425

West Midlands to France by train, foot, and subway

118Weekly Services

5h 15mAverage Duration

€151Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 640.7 km
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between West Midlands, Sandwell, England and France?

You can take a train from Smethwick Rolfe Street to Cité via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blue Gates to Pont de l'Archevêché via Markets, Birmingham Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 15h 30m.

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