Birmingham is one of the easiest UK cities for a Disneyland Paris trip, with direct flights to the French capital and good rail links down to London for the Eurostar. Whichever way you choose, the journey breaks into two parts: getting to Paris, and then covering the last stretch out to the resort at Marne-la-Vallee. Planning both halves together is the key to a smooth, low-stress family holiday.
This guide walks through the realistic options from Birmingham, how long each takes, and the smartest way to handle the final leg once you land or arrive in Paris. For most families the deciding factors are luggage, the ages of the children and how early the departure is.
Flying from Birmingham
Birmingham Airport offers direct flights to Paris, mainly into Charles de Gaulle, with a flight time of around an hour and a half. This is usually the quickest door-to-door option. Once you land, you still have about 40 km to cover to reach the resort, which is where a pre-booked transfer pays off — there is no queuing for a taxi rank or working out train connections with tired children. Some seasonal services also reach Paris from Birmingham, so check schedules when you book flights.
The Eurostar option via London
If you prefer the train, you would travel from Birmingham to London first, then take the Eurostar from St Pancras directly to Marne-la-Vallee/Chessy, the station beside the parks. The Eurostar leg is comfortable and drops you within walking distance of the resort, but the connection through London adds time and an extra change. For families who dislike flying it is a pleasant route, though it is rarely faster overall than a direct flight.
Finishing the journey from the airport
However you reach Paris by air, the last leg from CDG or Orly to Disneyland Paris is where a private transfer makes the biggest difference. Our fixed fare from Charles de Gaulle starts at €70 and from Orly at €90, agreed in advance with no meter and no surge. The driver meets you in arrivals, helps with the bags and drives straight to your hotel. To see how the airport pickup works end to end, read our guide to the airport transfer service.
Land in Paris and go straight to the parks
Book a fixed-price transfer from €70 out of CDG — meet and greet, free child seats, flight tracking and a comfortable minivan for up to seven or eight.
Travelling with children and luggage
Family trips from Birmingham almost always involve cases, pushchairs and car seats, and that is exactly where a private transfer beats public transport. Our vehicles are minivans seating up to seven or eight, and we fit free child seats matched to the ages you tell us. The service runs 24/7, so even an early flight or a late arrival is covered. There are no platform steps, no scramble for taxis and no meter ticking up in traffic.
Choosing the right option for your group
Solo and couple travellers on a tight budget may be happy with the Eurostar or public transport from the airport. Families and larger parties usually find a private car the calmer, better-value choice once the cost is shared. If you are arriving as a bigger group, a single minivan keeps everyone together — see our group transfer service. Book the transfer at the same time as your flights so the right vehicle is reserved for your arrival.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way from Birmingham to Disneyland Paris?
Flying from Birmingham to a Paris airport is usually fastest, around an hour and a half in the air, with a direct transfer finishing the trip in under an hour by road.
Can I fly direct from Birmingham to Paris?
Birmingham Airport has direct flights to Paris on several carriers, landing mainly at Charles de Gaulle, with a private transfer covering the final leg to the resort.
How much is a transfer from CDG to Disneyland Paris?
Our fixed fare from Charles de Gaulle starts at €70, agreed before travel with no meter and no surge, and it includes meeting you in arrivals.
Should I take the Eurostar instead of flying?
From Birmingham you travel to London first for the Eurostar to Marne-la-Vallee. It is comfortable and close to the parks, but the extra leg means flying is often quicker.
Is a private transfer better than the train for families?
For families with luggage and young children a private transfer is door to door with free child seats and a driver who meets you, removing the stress of platforms.
