The average train between Zurich and Birmingham Airport (BHX) takes 14h 18m and the fastest train takes 9h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Birmingham Airport (BHX). 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 Zurich and Birmingham Airport (BHX). The earliest departure is at 1:34 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Birmingham Airport (BHX) at 11:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 14h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Zurich to Birmingham Airport (BHX)? 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 Zurich to Birmingham Airport (BHX). However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Birmingham Airport (BHX) station via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.
Zurich to Birmingham Airport (BHX) train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Birmingham Airport (BHX) train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Birmingham International station.
The distance between Zurich and Birmingham Airport (BHX) is 927 km. The road distance is 1,285 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Birmingham International Airport via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Birmingham International, and Birmingham Intl Rail Station in around 10h 13m.