The average train between Birmingham and Wishaw takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Wishaw. 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 every 2 hours between Birmingham and Wishaw. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Wishaw at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Wishaw. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Wishaw station via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
Birmingham to Wishaw train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Wishaw train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your Birmingham to Wishaw train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Birmingham and Wishaw is 388.2 km. The road distance is 459 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Motherwell 4 times a day. Tickets cost £100–170 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Cross Country also services this route 3 times a day.