The average train between Birmingham and Locarno takes 18h 22m and the fastest train takes 13h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham to Locarno. 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 twice daily between Birmingham and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Locarno at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 18h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to Locarno? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Locarno station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 22m.
Birmingham to Locarno train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Locarno train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Bellinzona station.
Book your Birmingham to Locarno train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 5 other operators.
The distance between Birmingham and Locarno is 1,043.8 km. The road distance is 1,462 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Locarno via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Colmar, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 12h 56m.