The average train between Catford and Birmingham takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Catford 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 every 30 minutes between Catford and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Catford is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 1:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Catford to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Catford station and arriving at Birmingham station via London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Catford to Birmingham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Catford Bridge station.
Catford to Birmingham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Catford to Birmingham train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Catford and Birmingham is 172.8 km. The road distance is 195 km.
You can take a train from Catford Bridge to Birmingham New Street via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 2h 2m.