The average train between Birmingham and Dresden takes 17h 21m and the fastest train takes 13h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham to Dresden. 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 Dresden. 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 Dresden at 7:45 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 17h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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20h 56m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Birmingham to Dresden? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street station and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station via London Euston station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and Frankfurt station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 21m.
Birmingham to Dresden train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Birmingham and Dresden is 1085.6 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Frankfurt in around 13h 47m.