The average train between Tilbury and Birmingham takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is an hourly train service from Tilbury 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 Tilbury and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tilbury is at 9:44 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Tilbury to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Tilbury station and arriving at Birmingham station via Birmingham Moor Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Tilbury to Birmingham train services, operated by c2c, depart from London Marylebone station.
Tilbury to Birmingham train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Birmingham Moor Street station.
Book your Tilbury to Birmingham train tickets online with c2c, London Underground (Tube) and Chiltern Railways.
The distance between Tilbury and Birmingham is 192 km. The road distance is 230 km.
Chiltern Railways operates a train from London Marylebone to Birmingham Moor Street hourly. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 3m.