The average train between Bochum and Birmingham takes 8h 57m and the fastest train takes 7h 21m. 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 twice daily between Bochum and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 12:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Bochum is at 2:55 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 10:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 8h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



7h 21m • 3 changes


7h 32m • 3 changes


7h 31m • 3 changes


7h 32m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Bochum Hbf station and arriving at Birmingham New Street station via Köln Hbf station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
Bochum to Birmingham train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bochum Hbf station.
Bochum to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
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The distance between Bochum and Birmingham is 633.7 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 19m.