Bochum to Birmingham Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bochum and Birmingham takes 8h 25m and the fastest train takes 7h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Bochum to Birmingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 25m
Duration: 541 mi
Distance: £257
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain

8h 56m

£193–417

Bochum to Birmingham train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Bochum and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Bochum is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Aachen, Hbf and take an average of 8h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:55 AM → 1:56 PM
8h 1m • 3 changes
7:55 AM → 2:27 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 3:27 PM
7h 31m • 3 changes
10:55 AM → 5:27 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:55 AM → 11:27 AM
7h 32m • 3 changes
6:55 AM → 1:27 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 3:27 PM
7h 31m • 3 changes
10:55 AM → 5:27 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:55 AM → 11:27 AM
7h 32m • 3 changes
6:55 AM → 1:27 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
7:55 AM → 3:27 PM
8h 32m • 3 changes
10:55 AM → 5:27 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:55 AM → 11:27 AM
7h 32m • 3 changes
6:55 AM → 1:27 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
7:55 AM → 3:27 PM
8h 32m • 3 changes
10:55 AM → 5:27 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

4:55 AM → 11:27 AM
7h 32m • 3 changes
6:55 AM → 1:27 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
7:55 AM → 3:27 PM
8h 32m • 3 changes
10:55 AM → 5:27 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

4:55 AM → 11:27 AM
7h 32m • 3 changes
6:55 AM → 1:56 PM
8h 1m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 3:27 PM
7h 31m • 3 changes
10:55 AM → 5:27 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

4:55 AM → 11:27 AM
7h 32m • 3 changes
6:55 AM → 1:27 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 3:27 PM
7h 31m • 3 changes
10:55 AM → 5:27 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bochum to Birmingham? 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.

What companies run services between Bochum, Germany and Birmingham, England?

You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Birmingham New Street via Aachen, Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 8h 56m.

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