The average train between Wishaw and Birmingham takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Wishaw 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 2 hours between Wishaw and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Wishaw is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 10:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 50m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Wishaw 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 Wishaw to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Motherwell station and arriving at Birmingham New Street station via Warrington Bank Quay station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
Wishaw to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.
Wishaw to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
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The distance between Wishaw and Birmingham is 388.2 km. The road distance is 443 km.
You can take a train from Wishaw to Birmingham New Street via Motherwell and Warrington Bank Quay in around 5h 53m.