The average train between Slough and Birmingham NEC takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Slough 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 hourly between Slough and Birmingham NEC. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Slough is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 10:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Slough to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Slough station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Slough to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Slough station.
Slough to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Birmingham International station.
Book your Slough to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Slough and Birmingham NEC is 130.1 km. The road distance is 173 km.
You can take a train from Slough to Birmingham NEC via Reading and Birmingham International in around 2h 39m.