The average train between Birmingham and Southwark takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is an hourly train service from Birmingham to Southwark. 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 Southwark. 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 Southwark at 1:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Southwark. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Southwark station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Birmingham to Southwark train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Southwark train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Birmingham to Southwark train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Birmingham and Southwark is 164.2 km. The road distance is 184 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.