The average train between Birmingham and South Kensington takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is an hourly train service from Birmingham to South 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 South 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 South Kensington at 5:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to South Kensington. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at South Kensington station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Birmingham to South Kensington train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to South Kensington train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
The distance between Birmingham and South Kensington is 160.7 km. The road distance is 187 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.