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Guildford to Birmingham NEC trains

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The average train between Guildford and Birmingham NEC takes 2h 40m 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.

2h 40m
Duration
116 mi
Distance
£59
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain train Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
  2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 59m
£51–80

Guildford to Birmingham NEC train times

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 11:56 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 20m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 20m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 22m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country7h 34m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 24m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 26m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 44m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 46m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 30m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 36m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 51m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 25m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 20m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Guildford to Birmingham NEC? 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.

Map of how to get from Guildford to Birmingham NEC.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 116.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Guildford, England and Birmingham NEC, England?

You can take a train from Guildford to Birmingham NEC via Reading and Birmingham International in around 2h 59m.

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