The average train between Kiel and Birmingham takes 18h 45m and the fastest train takes 13h 22m. 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.
Trains run twice daily between Kiel and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 3:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 18h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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.
No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Birmingham station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.
Kiel to Birmingham train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Birmingham train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Kiel to Birmingham train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kiel and Birmingham is 822.5 km. The road distance is 1,316 km.
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 9m.