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Birmingham to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham and Gelsenkirchen takes 10h 53m and the fastest train takes 7h 46m. The train runs, on average, 5 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.

10h 53m
Duration
861 km
Distance
€329
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Birmingham to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run 5 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 10h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

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

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

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

    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

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 861.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 53m

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 8h 19m.

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