The average train between Hertfordshire and Birmingham takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is an hourly train service from Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hertfordshire is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 1:32 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hertfordshire to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Hertfordshire station and arriving at Birmingham station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Hertfordshire to Birmingham train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Welwyn Garden City station.
Hertfordshire to Birmingham train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Hertfordshire to Birmingham train tickets online with Great Northern and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Hertfordshire and Birmingham is 133.6 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a train from Welwyn Garden City to Birmingham New Street via King's Cross and London Euston in around 2h 16m.