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Trip Overview

The average train between Kent and Birmingham takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is an hourly train service from Kent 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.

2h 59m
Duration
179 mi
Distance
£86
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Kent to Birmingham train times

Trains run hourly between Kent and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West Coast6h 4m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West Coast2h 52m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West Coast2h 50m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West Coast2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West Coast6h 4m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West Coast2h 52m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West Coast2h 50m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West Coast2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West Coast6h 4m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West Coast2h 52m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West Coast2h 50m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West Coast2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West Coast6h 43m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West Coast2h 55m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West Coast2h 37m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West Coast2h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West Coast9h 4m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 31m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 30m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West Coast7h • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West Coast2h 52m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West Coast2h 50m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West Coast2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West Coast6h 4m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West Coast2h 52m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West Coast2h 50m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West Coast2h 38m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kent 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.

Map of how to get from Kent to Birmingham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 178.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Kent, England and Birmingham, England?

You can take a train from Lenham to Birmingham New Street via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 2h 54m.

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