Gelsenkirchen to Birmingham Trains

Gelsenkirchen to Birmingham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Birmingham takes 8h 29m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. 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 29m
Duration: 535 mi
Distance: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Aachen

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Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain

8h 23m

Gelsenkirchen to Birmingham train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Gelsenkirchen and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 8:07 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Aachen, Hbf and take an average of 8h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:07 AM → 11:27 AM
7h 20m • 3 changes
7:07 AM → 1:27 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
8:07 AM → 3:27 PM
8h 20m • 3 changes
11:07 AM → 5:27 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:04 AM → 11:27 AM
7h 23m • 3 changes
7:07 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
9:07 AM → 3:27 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
11:07 AM → 5:27 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:07 AM → 11:27 AM
7h 20m • 3 changes
7:07 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
8:07 AM → 2:27 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
9:07 AM → 3:27 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:07 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
8:07 AM → 2:27 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
9:07 AM → 3:27 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
11:07 AM → 5:27 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:07 AM → 11:27 AM
7h 20m • 3 changes
7:07 AM → 1:27 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
9:07 AM → 3:27 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
11:07 AM → 5:27 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:07 AM → 11:27 AM
7h 20m • 3 changes
7:07 AM → 1:27 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
8:07 AM → 3:27 PM
8h 20m • 3 changes
11:07 AM → 5:27 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:07 AM → 11:27 AM
7h 20m • 3 changes
7:07 AM → 1:27 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
8:07 AM → 3:27 PM
8h 20m • 3 changes
11:07 AM → 5:27 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
Show more

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.

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 23m.

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