The average train between Maidenhead and Birmingham takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is an hourly train service from Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidenhead is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Maidenhead to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Maidenhead station and arriving at Birmingham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Maidenhead to Birmingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Maidenhead to Birmingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Maidenhead to Birmingham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Maidenhead and Birmingham is 133.7 km. The road distance is 176 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 36m.