The average train between Tonbridge and Birmingham takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Tonbridge 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 Tonbridge and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Tonbridge is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 1:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Tonbridge to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Tonbridge station and arriving at Birmingham station via London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Tonbridge to Birmingham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Tonbridge station.
Tonbridge to Birmingham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Tonbridge to Birmingham train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Tonbridge and Birmingham is 206.7 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a train from Tonbridge to Birmingham New Street via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 2h 22m.