The average train between Horley and Birmingham takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is an hourly train service from Horley 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 Horley and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Horley is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 1:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Horley to Birmingham? 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 Horley to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Horley station and arriving at Birmingham station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Horley to Birmingham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Horley station.
Horley to Birmingham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Horley to Birmingham train tickets online with Thameslink, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Horley and Birmingham is 188.2 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Horley to Birmingham New Street via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 2h 41m.