The average train between York and Birmingham NEC takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is an hourly train service from York to Birmingham NEC. 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 York and Birmingham NEC. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 11:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
York to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from York station.
York to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your York to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between York and Birmingham NEC is 172.6 km. The road distance is 216 km.
Cross Country operates a train from York to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 1h 52m.