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The average train between Romford and Birmingham takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Romford 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.

2h 18m
Duration
128 mi
Distance
£58
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Romford to Liverpool Street Stationtrain train Elizabeth
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2h 9m
£42–111

Romford to Birmingham train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Romford and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Romford is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 1:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Street Station and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)West Midlands Trains3h 21m • 2 changes

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 53m • 2 changes

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 54m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 30m • 2 changes

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 22m • 2 changes

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 11m • 2 changes

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 30m • 2 changes

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 22m • 2 changes

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 11m • 2 changes

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 20m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Romford 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.

Map of how to get from Romford to Birmingham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 127.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Romford, England and Birmingham, England?

You can take a train from Romford to Birmingham New Street via Liverpool Street Station, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 2h 9m.

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