The average train between Paddington and Birmingham takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Paddington 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 30 minutes between Paddington and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paddington is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:29 PM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Paddington to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Paddington station and arriving at Birmingham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Paddington to Birmingham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Euston station.
Paddington to Birmingham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Paddington to Birmingham train tickets online with London Underground (Tube), Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Paddington and Birmingham is 159.3 km. The road distance is 186 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 1h 17m. West Midlands Trains also services this route 5 times a day.
