The average train between Marseille and Birmingham takes 8h 44m and the fastest train takes 7h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Marseille 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 every 2 hours between Marseille and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Marseille is at 7:12 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 12:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 8h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 58m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Marseille 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 Marseille to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Marseille station and arriving at Birmingham station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
Marseille to Birmingham train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Marseille St Charles station.
Marseille to Birmingham train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Marseille to Birmingham train tickets online with Trenitalia, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Marseille and Birmingham is 1,155.2 km. The road distance is 1,383 km.
You can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Birmingham New Street via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 8h 3m.