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How to get fromZurich to Birminghamby plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from Zurich to Birmingham by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Birmingham Airport

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    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ZRH - BHX
    4h 20m
    £71–189

  2. Train via Paris

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    9h 59m
    £279–563

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Zürich to Luxembourgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Newhall Streetbus bus
    19h 31m
    £81–133

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Zurich to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Birminghamcar car
    12h 14m
    £272–346

  5. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane ZRH - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    5h 59m
    £129–452

  6. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ZRH - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 27m
    £85–255

  7. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ZRH - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 20m
    £111–245

  8. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ZRH - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 20m
    £116–325

  9. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane ZRH - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 12m
    £109–310

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Esttrain train
    3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    12h 1m
    £268–571

  11. Bus via Ghent

    1. Take the bus from Zurich to Gentbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Newhall Streetbus bus
    25h 40m

  12. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Zurich to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Birminghamcar car
    13h 9m
    £163–285

Zurich to Birmingham by train and foot

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration9h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£279Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 588.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Birmingham, England?

Swiss, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Birmingham New Street via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 9h 59m.

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