The average train between Hamburg and Birmingham takes 11h 38m 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Hamburg and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, 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 Koeln Hbf and take an average of 11h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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11h 48m • 3 changesWant 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 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 11h 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 Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
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The distance between Hamburg and Birmingham is 803.4 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 39m.