The average train between London and Birmingham takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. The train runs at least 5 times per hour 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 every 15 minutes between London and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 12:56 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from London is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 10:05 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from London station and arriving at Birmingham station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 51m.
London to Birmingham train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from London Euston station.
London to Birmingham train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your London to Birmingham train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between London and Birmingham is 162.6 km. The road distance is 181 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Two other operators also service this route.