The average train between Madrid and Birmingham takes 24h 50m and the fastest train takes 24h 17m. 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 24h 50m. 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 24h 50m.
Madrid to Birmingham train services, operated by Ouigo, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Birmingham train services, operated by Ouigo, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Madrid to Birmingham train tickets online with Ouigo, Renfe Viajeros and 4 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Birmingham is 1,348.5 km. The road distance is 2,354 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 17h 18m.