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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Birmingham takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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 2m
Duration
390 mi
Distance
£173
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Essen to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
  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
5h 46m
£141–287

Essen to Birmingham train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Essen to Birmingham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 389.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Essen, Belgium and Birmingham, England?

You can take a train from Essen to Birmingham New Street via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 5h 46m.

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