The average train between Bourne End and Birmingham takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Bourne End to Birmingham. 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 Bourne End and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Bourne End is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 7:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Maidenhead and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bourne End to Birmingham? 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 Bourne End to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Bourne End station and arriving at Birmingham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Bourne End to Birmingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Bourne End to Birmingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Bourne End to Birmingham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Bourne End and Birmingham is 129 km. The road distance is 183 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 36m.