The average train between Birmingham and Kensington takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is an hourly train service from Birmingham to Kensington. 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 Kensington. 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 Kensington at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Kensington. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Kensington station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Birmingham to Kensington train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Kensington train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Birmingham to Kensington train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Birmingham and Kensington is 159.7 km. The road distance is 189 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.