Birmingham to Dortmund Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham and Dortmund takes 10h 6m and the fastest train takes 7h 55m. 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 6m
Duration: 888 km
Distance: €319
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Ice / ...

8h 11m

€219–544

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 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

11:11 PM → 2:21 PM
Arrives next day
14h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:21 AM → 4:21 PM
8h • 3 changes
9:21 AM → 6:21 PM
8h • 3 changes
11:21 AM → 8:21 PM
8h • 3 changes
1:21 PM → 11:21 PM
9h • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:21 AM → 4:21 PM
8h • 3 changes
9:21 AM → 6:21 PM
8h • 3 changes
11:21 AM → 8:21 PM
8h • 3 changes
1:21 PM → 10:57 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:21 AM → 4:21 PM
8h • 3 changes
9:21 AM → 6:21 PM
8h • 3 changes
11:21 AM → 8:21 PM
8h • 3 changes
1:21 PM → 10:57 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:21 AM → 4:21 PM
8h • 3 changes
9:21 AM → 6:21 PM
8h • 3 changes
11:21 AM → 8:21 PM
8h • 3 changes
1:21 PM → 10:57 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:21 AM → 4:21 PM
8h • 3 changes
8:21 AM → 5:21 PM
8h • 3 changes
9:21 AM → 6:21 PM
8h • 3 changes
10:21 AM → 7:21 PM
8h • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:56 AM → 6:21 PM
8h 25m • 3 changes
11:26 AM → 8:21 PM
7h 55m • 3 changes
12:21 PM → 9:21 PM
8h • 3 changes
1:21 PM → 10:57 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes

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.

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 Koeln Hbf in around 8h 11m.

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