The average train between Greenock and Birmingham takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Greenock 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 4 hours between Greenock and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greenock is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 10:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Greenock station and arriving at Birmingham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
Greenock to Birmingham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Greenock to Birmingham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Greenock to Birmingham train tickets online with ScotRail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Greenock and Birmingham is 428 km. The road distance is 509 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost £100–170 and the journey takes 4h 19m. Cross Country also services this route 3 times a day.