The average train between Bochum and Birmingham takes 9h 42m and the fastest train takes 8h 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Bochum and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Bochum is at 4:55 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 1:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 9h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Bochum station and arriving at Birmingham station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
Bochum to Birmingham train services, operated by National Express, depart from Bochum Hbf station.
Bochum to Birmingham train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Bochum to Birmingham train tickets online with National Express, Eurostar and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Bochum and Birmingham is 633.7 km. The road distance is 871 km.
You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Birmingham New Street via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 8h 18m.