The average train between Madrid and Birmingham takes 25h and the fastest train takes 24h 57m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Madrid 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 6 times a week between Madrid and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 8:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 8:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 25h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Birmingham station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h.
Madrid to Birmingham train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Birmingham train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Madrid to Birmingham train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Viajeros and 4 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Birmingham is 1,348.5 km. The road distance is 2,374 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Birmingham New Street via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 16h 51m.
