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Trip Overview

The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Birmingham takes 8h 17m and the fastest train takes 7h 19m. 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.

8h 17m
Duration
535 mi
Distance
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Aachen

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  1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain train Re
  2. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  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 22m

Gelsenkirchen to Birmingham train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Gelsenkirchen and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Aachen, Hbf and take an average of 8h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    National ExpressEurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 25m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast15h 19m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    National ExpressEurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 19m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressEurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 19m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast8h 19m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressEurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    National ExpressEurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 19m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressEurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 19m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast8h 19m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressEurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    National ExpressEurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 19m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressEurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 48m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressEurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 19m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressEurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    National ExpressEurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 19m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressEurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 19m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast7h 19m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressEurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    National ExpressEurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 48m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast7h 19m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressEurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 19m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressEurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 19m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gelsenkirchen 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: 535.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

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

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Birmingham New Street via Aachen, Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 8h 22m.

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