The average train between Birmingham and Washington takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Washington. 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 Washington. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Washington at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 29m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Birmingham to Washington? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Washington. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street station and arriving at Newcastle station via Newcastle station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Birmingham to Washington train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Washington train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Birmingham and Washington is 270.1 km. The road distance is 313 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 3h.