The average train between Birmingham and Marseille takes 9h 20m and the fastest train takes 7h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham to Marseille. 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 5 times a day between Birmingham and Marseille. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Marseille at 2:48 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 9h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to Marseille? 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 Marseille. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Marseille station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
Birmingham to Marseille train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Marseille train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Book your Birmingham to Marseille train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Birmingham and Marseille is 1,155.2 km. The road distance is 1,383 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Marseille St Charles via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 8m.