The average train between Stratford (London) and Birmingham takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Stratford (London) 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 30 minutes between Stratford (London) and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stratford (London) is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 1:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Stratford (London) to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Stratford (London) station and arriving at Birmingham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Stratford (London) to Birmingham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Euston station.
Stratford (London) to Birmingham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Stratford (London) to Birmingham train tickets online with Southeastern, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Stratford (London) and Birmingham is 166.6 km. The road distance is 192 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 1h 17m. West Midlands Trains also services this route 5 times a day.