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The average train between Birmingham and Dortmund takes 10h 14m and the fastest train takes 7h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham to Dortmund. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 14m
Duration
867 km
Distance
€315
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best
  1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
  4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train 43 / ...
7h 51m
€217–509

Birmingham to Dortmund train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Birmingham and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 2:21 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 10h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 51m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 51m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 51m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 6m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 6m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 31m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 55m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurostar8h 36m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurostar8h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurostar8h 36m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to Dortmund? 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: 867.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 14m

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

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Dortmund Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 7h 51m.

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