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Trip Overview

The average train between Dortmund and Birmingham takes 7h 32m and the fastest train takes 7h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund 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.

7h 32m
Duration
552 mi
Distance
£309
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Dortmund to Birmingham train times

Trains run twice daily between Dortmund and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:56 AM which arrives into Birmingham at 5:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 7h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 16m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 16m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 35m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 16m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 35m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dortmund 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: 552 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

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

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Birmingham New Street via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 7h 47m.

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