The average train between Cornwall and Birmingham takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Cornwall 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 4 hours between Cornwall and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cornwall is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 12:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Par and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cornwall 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 Cornwall to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Cornwall station and arriving at Birmingham station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
Cornwall to Birmingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.
Cornwall to Birmingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Cornwall to Birmingham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Cornwall and Birmingham is 302.8 km. The road distance is 409 km.
You can take a train from Luxulyan to Birmingham New Street via Par and Plymouth in around 5h 39m.