The average train between Birmingham and Bracknell Forest takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Bracknell Forest. 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 Birmingham and Bracknell Forest. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Bracknell Forest at 12:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Bracknell Forest. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Bracknell Forest station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Birmingham to Bracknell Forest train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Bracknell Forest train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Birmingham to Bracknell Forest train tickets online with Cross Country and South Western Railway.
The distance between Birmingham and Bracknell Forest is 142.2 km. The road distance is 175 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 36m.