London to Birmingham by train

Q: Is there a direct train from London to Birmingham?

The journey between London and Birmingham usually involves 4 changes of train.ZeroZero

Q: How long does it take to travel from London to Birmingham?

The London to Birmingham train travel takes about 1 hour and 16 minutes, no matter when you leave.

Cheapest Price £7.09
30 days in advance £17.17

First train

05:34
Last train

23:30

Avg changes

0
Fastest journey

1hr 16m

Distance

162 kilometres
Trains per day

88

Avg. journey time

1hr 56m
Train operators

Prices updated on May 14, 2026

Travelling from London to Birmingham by train

Want to know how to get from London to Birmingham by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from London to Birmingham take around 1 hour and 16 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 162 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving London is scheduled to depart at around 05:34. The last departure is usually at around 23:30 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave London at around 06:23, with the last train leaving at around 23:25. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 88 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 10 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £7.09.

We think any time is a great time to visit Birmingham, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Birmingham.

Is there a direct train from London to Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct train from London to Birmingham.

How long does it take to travel from London to Birmingham?

The London to Birmingham train travel takes about 1 hour and 16 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the London to Birmingham train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Birmingham leaving London at around 05:34 and the last train leaving at around 23:30 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves London at around 06:23, with the final departure at 23:25.

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Virgin Trains

The fastest way to travel by train from London to Birmingham is on Virgin Trains services (about 85 mins of journey time). London Midland also run directly from Euston to Birmingham New Street, but that company's trains are very much slower; they always take over two hours for the journey.

There is also an alternative route to Birmingham Moor Street which leaves from Marylebone station in London. Trains on this line take just under two hours, so the service is slower, but the journey takes in much better scenery and there are often cheaper fares available on this second route, which is run by Chiltern Railways.