The average train between Heathrow and Birmingham takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Heathrow 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 Heathrow and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heathrow is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 1:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Tottenham Court Road Station and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Heathrow to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Heathrow station and arriving at Birmingham station via Tottenham Court Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Heathrow to Birmingham train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.
Heathrow to Birmingham train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Heathrow to Birmingham train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Heathrow and Birmingham is 150.1 km. The road distance is 209 km.
You can take a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Birmingham New Street via Tottenham Court Road Station, Tottenham Court Road station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 2h 8m.