The average train between Birmingham and Stratford takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Birmingham to Stratford. 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 Stratford. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Stratford at 12:54 AM. All services require a transfer at London Marylebone and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Stratford. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Stratford station via London Marylebone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Birmingham to Stratford train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Birmingham Moor Street station.
Birmingham to Stratford train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at London Marylebone station.
Book your Birmingham to Stratford train tickets online with Chiltern Railways and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Birmingham and Stratford is 167.4 km. The road distance is 196 km.
Chiltern Railways operates a train from Birmingham Moor Street to London Marylebone hourly. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 1h 58m.