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Cologne to Birmingham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Birmingham takes 6h 59m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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.

6h 59m
Duration
480 mi
Distance
£194
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
6h 52m
£156–404

Cologne to Birmingham train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 6h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Cologne to Birmingham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 479.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Birmingham New Street via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 6h 52m.

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