The train between London and Birmingham takes 2d 18h. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from London 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 5 times a week between London and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 7:38 PM in the evening, and the last departure from London is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 12:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Aldershot and take an average of 2d 18h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from London to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Birmingham station via Aldershot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 18h.
London to Birmingham train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from London station.
London to Birmingham train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Birmingham station.
Book your London to Birmingham train tickets online with VIA Rail and Amtrak.
The distance between London and Birmingham is 1,158.5 km. The road distance is 2,596 km.
You can take a train from London to Birmingham via Aldershot, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 39h 31m.
