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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Birmingham is to bus which costs £90 - £160 and takes 21h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Birmingham is to train and fly which takes 5h 59m and costs £55 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Newhall Street via DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Frankfurt, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Birmingham?

The distance between Leipzig and Birmingham is 622 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 12h 41m and costs £250 - £800.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Leipzig to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Birmingham bus from?

Leipzig to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leipzig central train station.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Birmingham train from?

Leipzig to Birmingham train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Leipzig to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Birmingham is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs £100 - £240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £250 - £800 and takes 12h 41m, you could also bus, which costs £90 - £160 and takes 21h 18m.

Where does the Leipzig to Birmingham bus arrive?

Leipzig to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

What is the time difference between Leipzig and Birmingham?

Birmingham is 1h behind Leipzig. It is currently 5:23 PM in Leipzig and 4:23 PM in Birmingham.

Where does the Leipzig to Birmingham train arrive?

Leipzig to Birmingham train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

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

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Leipzig to Birmingham - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Leipzig to Birmingham by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, night train, or car ferry

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Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Birmingham Airport
best
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane LEJ - BHX
6h 18m
£101–237
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BER - BHX
5h 59m
£55–284
Train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt 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
12h 41m
£253–792
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Dortmund central bus stationbus N23 / ...
2. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hallbus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Newhall Streetbus
21h 18m
£92–155
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leipzig to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Birminghamcar
12h 1m
£272–346
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DRS - BHX
7h 37m
£117–344
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane FRA - BHX
8h 12m
£146–473
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to East Midlands Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane BER - EMA
3. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
7h 17m
£76–345
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 51 / ...
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 8m
£248–776
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Drf
2. Take the nighttrain from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Amsterdam Centraalnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
4. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
16h 30m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leipzig to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Birminghamcar
13h 3m
£174–289

Leipzig to Birmingham by train and foot

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12h 41mAverage Duration

£253Cheapest Price

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Distance: 618 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Birmingham, England?

Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and two other airlines fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Birmingham New Street via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 12h 41m.

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