The average train between Birmingham and Plaistow takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is an hourly train service from Birmingham to Plaistow. 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 Plaistow. 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 Plaistow at 5:48 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 Plaistow. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Plaistow station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Birmingham to Plaistow train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Plaistow train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at West Ham station.
Book your Birmingham to Plaistow train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Birmingham and Plaistow is 168.5 km. The road distance is 191 km.
Chiltern Railways operates a train from Birmingham Moor Street to London Marylebone hourly. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 1h 58m.