The average train between Dartford and Birmingham takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Dartford 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 Dartford and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Dartford is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 33m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Dartford 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 Dartford to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Dartford station and arriving at Birmingham New Street station via London Charing Cross station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Dartford to Birmingham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dartford station.
Dartford to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
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The distance between Dartford and Birmingham is 185 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Dartford to Birmingham New Street via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 2h 26m.