The average train between Birmingham and Grays takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is an hourly train service from Birmingham to Grays. 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 Grays. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Grays at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Grays. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Grays station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Birmingham to Grays train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Grays train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Birmingham to Grays train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Birmingham and Grays is 189 km. The road distance is 218 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 1h 19m. West Midlands Trains also services this route 5 times a day.