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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamburg to Birmingham
Cheapest price
£394
Average price
£397
Fastest journey
10 h 17 m
Average duration
11 h 46 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
805 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Birmingham will cost around £397 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £394.
To travel from Hamburg to Birmingham you need to make at least 5 changes.
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4:4110h46Hamburg15:27Birmingham£3941One-way5 changes- 11:1010h17Hamburg21:27Birmingham£3941One-way5 changes
- 13:1211h21Hamburg0:33Birmingham£3941One-way5 changes
- 19:4515h42Hamburg11:27Birmingham£3941One-way5 changes
- 8:4210h45Hamburg19:27Birmingham£4121One-way5 changes
- 11:1010h17Hamburg21:27Birmingham£3941One-way5 changes
- 8:4210h45Hamburg19:27Birmingham£4121One-way5 changes
- 4:4110h46Hamburg15:27Birmingham£3941One-way5 changes
- 13:1211h21Hamburg0:33Birmingham£3941One-way5 changes
- 19:4515h42Hamburg11:27Birmingham£3941One-way5 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Hamburg to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £65, and a train costs an average of £394.
Distance: 805 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£397 Average Price | £203 Average Price | £103 Average Price Cheapest |
12h 47m Average total duration 12h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 19m Average total duration 21h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Hamburg to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Birmingham trains for today, Tuesday 26 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:45 Hamburg | 15h42 | 11:27 Birmingham | 5 changes | |
| Wednesday 27 May | |||||
| 4:41 Hamburg | 10h46 | 15:27 Birmingham | 5 changes | |
| 8:42 Hamburg | 10h45 | 19:27 Birmingham | 5 changes | |
| 11:10 Hamburg | 10h17 | 21:27 Birmingham | 5 changes | |
| 13:12 Hamburg | 11h21 | 0:33 Birmingham | 5 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hamburg to Birmingham
Germany
United Kingdom
Trains from Hamburg to Birmingham run on average 1 times per day, taking around 12h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £394 but you can travel from only £65 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:00, the last at 19:39. The fastest train covers the 805 km distance in 10h 17m.
Distance 805 km |
Average train duration 12h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £394 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 10h 17m |
First train 3:00 |
Last train 19:39 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Hamburg to Birmingham trainsDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Hamburg and Birmingham from £65. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Hamburg to Birmingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Birmingham by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hamburg and Birmingham
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 08:00 - 20:15
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Le Crobag
- Burger King
- Coffee Fellows
- Havin Grill
- KFC
- Mr. CLOU
- Starbucks
- dean&david
- SPAR Express
- Pommesfreunde
- & more
- Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station
- IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Park Hyatt Hamburg
- Located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Monday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Saturday: 08:00 - 13:30
- Sunday: 09:00 - 14:30
- Café Bom Dia
- Hünkar
- Yoko Sushi Harburg
- Mathewes Grill
- Hotel Panorama
- Hotel Harburger Hof
- Hotel Jeta
- Hotel Süderelbe
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