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The average train between Birmingham and Bologna takes 23h and the fastest train takes 20h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham to Bologna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Birmingham and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 8:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 5:47 PM which arrives into Bologna at 4:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 23h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street station and arriving at Bologna centrale station via London Euston station, Lille Europe station, Lyon Part Dieu station and Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h.
Birmingham to Bologna train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Bologna train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Bologna centrale station.
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The distance between Birmingham and Bologna is 1315.7 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Bologna centrale via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 14h 25m.
