The average train between Bologna and Birmingham takes 23h 48m and the fastest train takes 23h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna 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 Bologna and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 1:11 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bologna is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 8:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 23h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Bologna centrale station and arriving at Birmingham New Street station via Milano Centrale station, Lyon Part Dieu station, Lille Europe station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 48m.
Bologna to Birmingham train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.
Bologna to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
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The distance between Bologna and Birmingham is 1315.7 km.
You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Birmingham New Street via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 14h 12m.