The average train between Heidelberg and Birmingham takes 10h 28m and the fastest train takes 9h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 3:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 4:13 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 1:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 10h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Birmingham station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.
Heidelberg to Birmingham train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Birmingham train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Heidelberg to Birmingham train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Heidelberg and Birmingham is 815.9 km. The road distance is 1,029 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Birmingham New Street via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 9h 36m.