The average train between Birmingham and London takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Birmingham to London. 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 every 15 minutes between Birmingham and London. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into London at 1:17 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham station and arriving at London station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.
Birmingham to London train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to London train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Birmingham to London train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Birmingham and London is 162.6 km. The road distance is 181 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. Two other operators also service this route.