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How to get fromBirmingham NEC to London Paddingtonby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham NEC to London Paddington by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
    1h 41m
    £34–91
  2. Drive 103.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Birmingham NEC to London Paddingtoncar car 103.3 mi
    1h 57m
    £25–37
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 210
    2h 38m
    £30–82
  4. Train via Oxford

    1. Take the train from Birmingham International to Oxfordtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train Oxford - London Paddington / ...
    2h 23m
    £62–103

Birmingham NEC to London Paddington by foot, train, and bus

Calendar361Weekly Services
Duration1h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Birmingham NEC, England and London Paddington, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham International to London Euston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Heathrow Central Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £20–50 and the journey takes 2h.

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