The average train between Hanover and Birmingham takes 11h and the fastest train takes 8h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover to Birmingham. 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 every 4 hours between Hanover and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 2:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 11h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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9h 56m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hanover to Birmingham? 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 Hanover to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Birmingham New Street station via Köln Hbf station, Bruxelles Midi station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
Hanover to Birmingham train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
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The distance between Hanover and Birmingham is 788 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Birmingham New Street via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 10h 15m.