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Birmingham to Eltham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham and Eltham takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Eltham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 57m
Duration
123 mi
Distance
£52
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from London Cannon Street to Elthamtrain train London Cannon Street - London Cannon Street / ...
2h 6m
£40–98

Birmingham to Eltham train times

Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Eltham. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Eltham at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 41m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 15m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 20m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 24m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 16m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 20m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 24m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 16m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 20m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 20m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to Eltham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Birmingham to Eltham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 123.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Eltham, Greater London, England?

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Eltham via London Euston, Euston station, Bank station, and London Cannon Street in around 2h 6m.

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