The average train between Birmingham and Heerlen takes 8h 51m and the fastest train takes 6h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham to Heerlen. 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 4 times a day between Birmingham and Heerlen. 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 Heerlen at 1:14 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 8h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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11h 27m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Birmingham to Heerlen? 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 Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Heerlen station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
Birmingham to Heerlen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Heerlen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Heerlen station.
Book your Birmingham to Heerlen train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Birmingham and Heerlen is 571.3 km. The road distance is 709 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Heerlen via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, and Liège-Guillemins in around 7h 1m.