The average train between Windsor and Birmingham takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is an hourly train service from Windsor 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 Windsor and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Windsor is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 7:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Slough and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Windsor to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Windsor station and arriving at Birmingham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Windsor to Birmingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Windsor to Birmingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Windsor to Birmingham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Cross Country.
The distance between Windsor and Birmingham is 142.3 km. The road distance is 190 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 36m.