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Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham and Gelsenkirchen takes 11h 37m and the fastest train takes 7h 46m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Birmingham to Gelsenkirchen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 37m
Duration
861 km
Distance
€339
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Birmingham to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Birmingham and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 5:47 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 11h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH15h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 50m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH15h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH7h 46m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH15h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH8h 11m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Birmingham to Gelsenkirchen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 861.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 37m

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

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 7h 35m.

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