The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Birmingham takes 9h 13m and the fastest train takes 7h 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.
Trains run 4 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 10:38 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 9h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station and arriving at Birmingham New Street station via Köln Hbf station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
Gelsenkirchen to Birmingham train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
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The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Birmingham is 625 km.
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.