The average train between Guildford and Birmingham NEC takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Guildford 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 Guildford and Birmingham NEC. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Guildford is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 10:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Guildford to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Guildford station.
Guildford to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Birmingham International station.
Book your Guildford to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Guildford and Birmingham NEC is 156.6 km. The road distance is 187 km.
You can take a train from Guildford to Birmingham NEC via Reading and Birmingham International in around 3h 1m.