The average train between Dronfield and Birmingham takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Dronfield 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 hourly between Dronfield and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dronfield is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dronfield to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Dronfield station and arriving at Birmingham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Dronfield to Birmingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Chesterfield station.
Dronfield to Birmingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Dronfield to Birmingham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Dronfield and Birmingham is 95.6 km. The road distance is 113 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Chesterfield to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £35–50 and the journey takes 58 min.