The average train between Hamburg and Birmingham takes 14h 38m and the fastest train takes 11h 42m. 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Hamburg and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 3:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 14h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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.
No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Birmingham station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 38m.
Hamburg to Birmingham train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Birmingham train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Hamburg to Birmingham train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Hamburg and Birmingham is 803.4 km. The road distance is 1,208 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Birmingham New Street via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 11h 21m.