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The average train between Kiel and Birmingham takes 13h 21m and the fastest train takes 11h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel 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.

13h 21m
Duration
818 mi
Distance
£355
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best
  1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain train Re7
  2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
  3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
  4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  5. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
13h 2m
£285–588

Kiel to Birmingham train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Kiel and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 4:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 13h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast12h 11m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast11h 50m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast13h 7m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast15h 22m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast12h 25m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast12h 11m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast11h 50m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast13h 17m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast12h 11m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast11h 50m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast13h 17m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast17h 22m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast12h 11m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast11h 50m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast13h 17m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast15h 22m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast12h 11m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast11h 50m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast13h 17m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast15h 22m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast12h 25m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast12h 11m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast11h 50m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast13h 17m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast12h 22m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast12h 11m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast12h 34m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kiel 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.

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  • Distance: 817.9 mi
  • Duration: 13h 21m

What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and Birmingham, England?

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Birmingham New Street via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 13h 2m.

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