The average train between Birmingham and London Paddington takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is an hourly train service from Birmingham to London Paddington. 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 London Paddington. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 9:15 PM which arrives into London Paddington at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to London Paddington. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at London Paddington station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Birmingham to London Paddington train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to London Paddington train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Birmingham to London Paddington train tickets online with Chiltern Railways and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Birmingham and London Paddington is 159.4 km. The road distance is 185 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.
