The average train between Birmingham and Brandon takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Brandon. 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 Brandon. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Brandon at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Brandon. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Brandon station via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Birmingham to Brandon train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Brandon train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Birmingham to Brandon train tickets online with Cross Country, Greater Anglia and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Birmingham and Brandon is 171 km. The road distance is 221 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Ely hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 30m.