The average train between Stratford and Birmingham takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Stratford 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 hourly between Stratford and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stratford is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 12:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Baker Street station and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stratford to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Stratford station and arriving at Birmingham station via Birmingham Moor Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Stratford to Birmingham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Marylebone station.
Stratford to Birmingham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Birmingham Moor Street station.
Book your Stratford to Birmingham train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Chiltern Railways.
The distance between Stratford and Birmingham is 167.4 km. The road distance is 197 km.
Chiltern Railways operates a train from London Marylebone to Birmingham Moor Street hourly. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 3m.