The average train between Birmingham NEC and York takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham NEC to York. 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 NEC and York. The earliest departure is at 1:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Birmingham NEC is at 8:08 PM which arrives into York at 10:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham International and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham NEC to York. However, there are services departing from Birmingham NEC station and arriving at York station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Birmingham NEC to York train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham NEC to York train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at York station.
Book your Birmingham NEC to York train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Birmingham NEC and York is 172.6 km. The road distance is 217 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to York hourly. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 1h 52m.