What is the cheapest way to get from Germany to Birmingham?

The cheapest way to get from Germany to Birmingham is to fly which costs £40 - £170 and takes 5h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Germany to Birmingham?

The fastest way to get from Germany to Birmingham is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs £60 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Germany and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Germany to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Memhardstr. and arriving at Birmingham - Jennens Road via Berlin Südkreuz train station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Germany and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Germany to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Birmingham New Street via S Spandau Bhf, Köln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 51m.

How far is it from Germany to Birmingham?

The distance between Germany and Birmingham is 387 miles.

How do I travel from Germany to Birmingham without a car?

The best way to get from Germany to Birmingham without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 13h 51m and costs £180 - £750.

How long does it take to get from Germany to Birmingham?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Germany to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Germany to Birmingham bus from?

Germany to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin Südkreuz train station.

Where do I catch the Germany to Birmingham train from?

Germany to Birmingham train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from S Spandau Bhf station.

Train, bus or fly from Germany to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Germany to Birmingham is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs £60 - £170. Alternatively, you can train via Cologne, which costs £180 - £750 and takes 13h 51m, you could also bus, which costs £85 - £150 and takes 24h 40m.

Where does the Germany to Birmingham bus arrive?

Germany to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Germany to Birmingham train arrive?

Germany to Birmingham train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

How do I get a train ticket from Germany to Birmingham?

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Germany to Birmingham - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 13 ways to get from Germany to Birmingham by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Birmingham Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUS - BHX
4h 6m
£65–170
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Birmingham Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BER - BHX
5h 10m
£45–170
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
13h 51m
£188–728
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to London Victoriabus N1328
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk020 / ...
24h 40m
£89–143
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Berlin to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Birminghamcar
12h 9m
£286–366
Fly Frankfurt to Birmingham Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane FRA - BHX
4h 12m
£80–191
Fly Munich International Airport to Birmingham Airport
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane MUC - BHX
4h 57m
£89–218
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
6h 8m
£100–220
Fly Frankfurt to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane FRA - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
6h 20m
£105–231
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUS - LHR
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
6h 5m
£111–326
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
15h 3m
£153–369
Train #2
1. Take the train from Berlin Gesundbrunnen to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
20h 2m
£268–518
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Berlin to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Birminghamcar
13h 10m
£188–309

Germany to Birmingham by train and foot

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13h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 384.4 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Germany and Birmingham, England?

Eurowings, KLM, and three other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Birmingham New Street via S Spandau Bhf, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 13h 51m.

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