Kent to Birmingham Trains

Kent to Birmingham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kent and Birmingham takes 3h 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.

3h
Duration: 179 mi
Distance: £86
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Ashford International

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Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...

2h 54m

£63–154

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 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

1:43 AM → 7:48 AM
6h 4m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 10:27 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

1:43 AM → 7:48 AM
6h 4m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 10:27 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

1:43 AM → 8:27 AM
6h 43m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 9:56 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

1:43 AM → 10:48 AM
9h 4m • 2 changes
8:16 AM → 11:48 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 12:48 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
10:17 AM → 1:26 PM
3h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

12:47 AM → 7:48 AM
7h • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 10:27 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

1:43 AM → 7:48 AM
6h 4m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 10:27 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

1:43 AM → 7:48 AM
6h 4m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 10:27 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 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.