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Birmingham to Gelsenkirchen trains

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The average train between Birmingham and Gelsenkirchen takes 12h 1m and the fastest train takes 7h 35m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

12h 1m
Duration
861 km
Distance
€310
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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 Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
7h 38m
€216–489

Birmingham to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Birmingham and Gelsenkirchen. 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 Gelsenkirchen at 1:42 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 12h 1m. 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 35m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 35m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 35m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 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)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 12m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 58m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 39m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h • 3 changes

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

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 46m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 24m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 58m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 24m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 58m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 24m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 12m • 3 changes

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

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 24m • 3 changes

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

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  • Distance: 861.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 1m

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 Köln Hbf in around 7h 38m.

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