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Trip Overview

The average train between Croydon and Birmingham takes 2h 2m 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.

2h 2m
Duration
126 mi
Distance
£54
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Croydon to Birmingham train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Croydon and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 1:10 AM at night, 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 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast1h 53m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast1h 52m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast1h 53m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 7m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast1h 53m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast1h 54m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 7m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast1h 53m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast1h 54m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 7m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast1h 53m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast1h 54m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast8h 45m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 39m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 39m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 7m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast1h 53m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast1h 54m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 7m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast1h 53m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast1h 54m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast1h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Croydon 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.

Map of how to get from Croydon to Birmingham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 126.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Croydon, England and Birmingham, England?

You can take a train from East Croydon to Birmingham New Street via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 2h 10m.

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