The average train between Charing Cross and Birmingham takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Charing Cross 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 Charing Cross and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charing Cross is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 1:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Euston station and take an average of 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Birmingham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Charing Cross to Birmingham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Euston station.
Charing Cross to Birmingham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Charing Cross to Birmingham train tickets online with London Underground (Tube), Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Charing Cross and Birmingham is 162.7 km. The road distance is 183 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 1h 17m. West Midlands Trains also services this route 5 times a day.
