The average train between Farnborough and Birmingham NEC takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Farnborough to Birmingham NEC. 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 Farnborough and Birmingham NEC. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Farnborough is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Farnborough to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Farnborough station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Farnborough to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Farnborough North station.
Farnborough to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Birmingham International station.
Book your Farnborough to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Farnborough and Birmingham NEC is 144.8 km. The road distance is 171 km.
You can take a train from Farnborough North to Birmingham NEC via Reading and Birmingham International in around 2h 43m.