The average train between Canterbury and Birmingham NEC takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Birmingham NEC. 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 Canterbury and Birmingham NEC. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 1:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Canterbury to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Birmingham International station.
Book your Canterbury to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with Southeastern and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Canterbury and Birmingham NEC is 232.3 km. The road distance is 282 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Birmingham NEC via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Birmingham International in around 2h 32m.