The average train between Royal Tunbridge Wells and Birmingham NEC takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Birmingham NEC. 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 Royal Tunbridge Wells and Birmingham NEC. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Royal Tunbridge Wells is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Royal Tunbridge Wells station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Royal Tunbridge Wells to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Tunbridge Wells station.
Royal Tunbridge Wells to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Birmingham International station.
Book your Royal Tunbridge Wells to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Royal Tunbridge Wells and Birmingham NEC is 200.3 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a train from Tunbridge Wells to Birmingham NEC via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Euston station, London Euston, and Birmingham International in around 2h 29m.