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Trip Overview

The average train between Aachen and Birmingham takes 6h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Aachen to Birmingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 8m
Duration
437 mi
Distance
£210
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best
  1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
5h 37m
£163–343

Aachen to Birmingham train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Aachen and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aachen is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 6h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast5h 7m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast5h 7m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast5h 4m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast5h 8m • 2 changes

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast5h 37m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast5h 7m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast5h 8m • 2 changes

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast5h 8m • 2 changes

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast5h 8m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast5h 8m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast6h 7m • 2 changes

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast5h 8m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast5h 8m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast6h 7m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast5h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast5h 8m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aachen to Birmingham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 436.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Birmingham, England?

You can take a train from Aachen, Hbf to Birmingham New Street via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 5h 37m.

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