Hamburg to Birmingham Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Hamburg and Birmingham takes 12h 9m and the fastest train takes 10h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg 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.

12h 9m
Duration: 751 mi
Distance: £306
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best

Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Köln 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

11h 25m

£241–534

Hamburg to Birmingham train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Hamburg and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 12h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:41 AM → 3:27 PM
11h 46m • 3 changes
8:11 AM → 5:27 PM
10h 16m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 6:27 PM
10h 45m • 3 changes
11:10 AM → 8:27 PM
10h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:45 AM → 3:27 PM
10h 42m • 3 changes
8:11 AM → 5:27 PM
10h 16m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 6:27 PM
10h 45m • 3 changes
11:10 AM → 8:27 PM
10h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:45 AM → 3:27 PM
10h 42m • 3 changes
8:11 AM → 5:27 PM
10h 16m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 7:27 PM
11h 45m • 3 changes
11:10 AM → 8:27 PM
10h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

4:41 AM → 2:27 PM
10h 46m • 3 changes
5:45 AM → 3:27 PM
10h 42m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 5:27 PM
10h 42m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 7:27 PM
10h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:45 AM → 3:27 PM
10h 42m • 3 changes
8:11 AM → 5:27 PM
10h 16m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 6:27 PM
10h 45m • 3 changes
11:10 AM → 8:27 PM
10h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:41 AM → 3:27 PM
11h 46m • 3 changes
8:11 AM → 5:27 PM
10h 16m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 6:27 PM
10h 45m • 3 changes
11:10 AM → 8:27 PM
10h 17m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:41 AM → 3:27 PM
11h 46m • 3 changes
8:11 AM → 5:27 PM
10h 16m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 6:27 PM
10h 45m • 3 changes
11:10 AM → 8:27 PM
10h 17m • 3 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hamburg 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 Hamburg, Germany and Birmingham, England?

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Birmingham New Street via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 11h 25m.

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