The average train between Waterloo Station and Birmingham takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Waterloo Station 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 Waterloo Station and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 1:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Euston station and take an average of 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 46m • 1 change

1h 31m • 1 change

1h 47m • 1 change

1h 33m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station station and arriving at Birmingham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
Waterloo Station to Birmingham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Euston station.
Waterloo Station to Birmingham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Waterloo Station to Birmingham train tickets online with London Underground (Tube), Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Waterloo Station and Birmingham is 163.7 km. The road distance is 184 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.