The average train between Soham and Birmingham takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Soham 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 4 hours between Soham and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Soham is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Soham to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Soham station and arriving at Birmingham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Soham to Birmingham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ely station.
Soham to Birmingham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Soham to Birmingham train tickets online with Greater Anglia and Cross Country.
The distance between Soham and Birmingham is 152.7 km. The road distance is 204 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Ely to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 23m.