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Gelsenkirchen to Birmingham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Birmingham takes 13h 4m and the fastest train takes 8h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Gelsenkirchen 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.

13h 4m
Duration
535 mi
Distance
£251
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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  1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  4. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
8h 23m
£199–423

Gelsenkirchen to Birmingham train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Gelsenkirchen and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 11:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 8:13 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 3:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 13h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Gelsenkirchen to Birmingham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 535.3 mi
  • Duration: 13h 4m

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

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Birmingham New Street via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 8h 23m.

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