The average train between Birmingham and Xanten takes 11h 21m and the fastest train takes 8h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham to Xanten. 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 Xanten. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Xanten at 3:55 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 11h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to Xanten? 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 Xanten. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Xanten station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
Birmingham to Xanten train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Xanten train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Xanten Bahnhof station.
The distance between Birmingham and Xanten is 577.9 km. The road distance is 880 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Xanten Bahnhof via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Duisburg Hbf in around 8h 49m.