The average train between Birmingham and Castle takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 52 min. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Castle. 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 Castle. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Castle at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Derby and take an average of 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Castle. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Castle station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
Birmingham to Castle train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Castle train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Birmingham to Castle train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Birmingham and Castle is 44.1 km. The road distance is 85 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Derby every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 45 min.