The average train between Bath and Birmingham NEC takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is an hourly train service from Bath to Birmingham NEC. 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 hourly between Bath and Birmingham NEC. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bath is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 12:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bath to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Bath to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bath to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Bath to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Bath and Birmingham NEC is 127.7 km. The road distance is 176 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 19m.