The average train between Birmingham and South London takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to South 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 hourly between Birmingham and South London. 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 London at 5:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to South London. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at South London station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Birmingham to South London train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to South London train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Norwood Junction station.
Book your Birmingham to South London train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Thameslink.
The distance between Birmingham and South London is 174.3 km. The road distance is 200 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Norwood Junction via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 16m.