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Trip Overview

The average train between Craiova and Birmingham takes 40h 48m and the fastest train takes 40h 4m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Craiova 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.

40h 48m
Duration
1,593 mi
Distance
£455
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Craiova to Birmingham train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Craiova and Birmingham. The service departs Craiova at 9:25 AM in the morning, which arrives into Birmingham at 00:33:00. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Keleti and take an average of 40h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast41h 8m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast41h 8m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast40h 4m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarWest Midlands Trains40h 15m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast41h 8m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast41h 8m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Craiova 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.

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  • Distance: 1,593.1 mi
  • Duration: 40h 48m

What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Birmingham, England?

You can take a train from Craiova to Birmingham New Street via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 31h 29m.

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