The average train between Wales and Birmingham takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Wales 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 Wales and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Wales to Birmingham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Wales to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Wales station and arriving at Birmingham station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Wales to Birmingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Kiveton Bridge station.
Wales to Birmingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Wales to Birmingham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Wales and Birmingham is 104.3 km. The road distance is 136 km.
You can take a train from Kiveton Bridge to Birmingham New Street via Sheffield in around 1h 48m.