The average train between Heathrow and Birmingham NEC takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Heathrow 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 every 30 minutes between Heathrow and Birmingham NEC. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heathrow is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Tottenham Court Road Station and take an average of 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 9m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Heathrow 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.
No, there is no direct train from Heathrow to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station and arriving at Birmingham International station via Tottenham Court Rd station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Heathrow to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.
Heathrow to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham International station.
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The distance between Heathrow and Birmingham NEC is 139.8 km. The road distance is 167 km.
You can take a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Birmingham NEC via Tottenham Court Road Station, Tottenham Court Road station, Euston station, London Euston, and Birmingham International in around 2h 4m.