The average train between Croydon and Birmingham takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Croydon 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 Croydon and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 1:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Birmingham station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Croydon to Birmingham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
Croydon to Birmingham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Croydon to Birmingham train tickets online with Thameslink, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Croydon and Birmingham is 173.6 km. The road distance is 203 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Birmingham New Street via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 2h 10m.