4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Rotterdam to Birmingham
Cheapest price
$350
Average price
$354
Fastest journey
3 h 59 m
Average duration
4 h 12 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
439 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotterdam to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Birmingham will cost around $354 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $350.
It's difficult to get from Rotterdam to Birmingham without transferring at least once.
7:28 AM3h59Rotterdam11:27 AMBirmingham$3501One-way1 transfer- 11:28 AM3h59Rotterdam3:27 PMBirmingham$3501One-way1 transfer
- 5:28 PM3h59Rotterdam9:27 PMBirmingham$3501One-way1 transfer
- 7:28 PM5h05Rotterdam12:33 AMBirmingham$3501One-way1 transfer
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3:28 PM3h59Rotterdam7:27 PMBirmingham$3701One-way1 transfer
- 7:28 AM3h59Rotterdam11:27 AMBirmingham$3501One-way1 transfer
- 11:28 AM3h59Rotterdam3:27 PMBirmingham$3501One-way1 transfer
- 3:28 PM3h59Rotterdam7:27 PMBirmingham$3701One-way1 transfer
- 5:28 PM3h59Rotterdam9:27 PMBirmingham$3501One-way1 transfer
- 7:28 PM5h05Rotterdam12:33 AMBirmingham$3501One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train for Rotterdam to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a train costs an average of $332.
Distance: 272 miles (439 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$332 Average price | $122 Average price Cheapest | $219 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 12m Average total duration 13h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Birmingham:
A bus is $97 (€78) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Birmingham costing on average $219 (€175).
A bus is $210 (€168) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Birmingham costing on average $332 (€265).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 52m.
Bus takes on average 13h 42m.
You'll arrive about 1h 44m sooner (5h 52m by train vs 7h 36m by car). Tickets start at around $332 (€265) compared to roughly $84 (€67) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Rotterdam to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Birmingham trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 9115+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Marylebone+ C90860 | 7:28 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 7h37 | 2:05 PM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 2 transfers | |
9115+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ W05732 | On time 7:28 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 9h16 | 3:44 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| 9115+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+W05713 | On time 7:28 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 7h46 | 2:14 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| 9316 · 9123+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+W05732 | On time 7:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 8h46 | 3:44 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3 transfers | |
| 9316 · 9123+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Marylebone+C90727 | 7:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 8h35 | 3:33 PM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 3 transfers | |
| 9316 · 9123+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+W05744 | On time 7:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 9h46 | 4:44 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3 transfers | |
| 9322 · 9123+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+W05744 | On time 8:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 8h46 | 4:44 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3 transfers | |
| 9322 · 9123+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Marylebone+C90727 | 8:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 7h35 | 3:33 PM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 3 transfers | |
| 9322 · 9123+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+W05732 | On time 8:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 7h46 | 3:44 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3 transfers | |
9133+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ W02031 | On time 11:28 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 6h59 | 5:27 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| 9133+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Marylebone+C90879 | On time 11:28 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 8h07 | 6:35 PM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 2 transfers | |
| 9133+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+W05771 | On time 11:28 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 8h16 | 6:44 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| 9340 · 9141+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+W05559 | On time 11:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 7h46 | 6:44 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4 transfers | |
| 9340 · 9141+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+L02379 | On time 11:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 7h01 | 5:59 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rotterdam to Birmingham
Netherlands
United Kingdom
Trains from Rotterdam to Birmingham run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $332 (€265) but you can travel from only $54 (€44) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:55, the last at 18:11. The fastest train covers the 272 miles (439 km) distance in 3h 59m.
Distance 272 miles (439 km) |
Average train duration 5h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $332 (€265) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 59m |
First train 5:55 AM |
Last train 6:11 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Eurostar from Rotterdam to Birmingham trainsEurostar trains will get you between Rotterdam and Birmingham from $54 (€44). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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