Birmingham to London train
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest train times from Birmingham to London
Fastest Journey
1 h 21 m
Average
1 h 38 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
163 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Birmingham for London every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Birmingham to London
 | Distance | 162 km |
 | Average train duration | 1 h 48 min |
 | Average train ticket price | €43 (€43) |
 | Direct train | Yes |
 | Train companies | West Midlands Railway, Chiltern Railways, Avanti West Coast or Cross Country |
Trains from Birmingham to London cover the 162 km long route taking on average 1 h 48 min with our travel partners like West Midlands Railway, Chiltern Railways, Avanti West Coast or Cross Country. There are direct train services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as €21, but the average price of train tickets is €43. Travellers depart most frequently from Birmingham New Street and arrive in London Victoria.
Train providers: CrossCountry and Chiltern Railways trains Birmingham to London
Buy your official CrossCountry and Chiltern Railways train tickets between Birmingham and London from €21 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient journey.
Chiltern Railways is a regional train company in the United Kingdom which is owned by Arriva Trains and has operated since 1996. Check the different ticket types for your next train to London from Birmingham: Duo, Anytime, Season, Super Off Peak, Off Peak and Advance.
Chiltern Railways from Birmingham to London train information:
- Average Duration: 1 h 59 min
- Chiltern Railways frequency: 22 a day
Trains from Birmingham to London
With around three direct trains from Birmingham to London per hour to choose from, it's always easy to find a suitable departure time. In fact, there are hundreds of trains between the two cities each week and a typical journey normally takes about one hour and 30 minutes.
Which train companies travel from Birmingham to London?
Most of the trains on the busy Birmingham to London route are operated by Virgin Trains. However, some of the days first and last trains are run by Chiltern Railways and some services are provided by, or in partnership with, CrossCountry Trains and East Midlands Trains.
How long is the train from Birmingham to London?
Train passengers from Birmingham can expect to reach London in just under one hour and 30 minutes. Some services are slightly faster while others, such as the late night Chiltern Railways train to London Marylebone, take about two hours from start to finish.
How many trains are there from Birmingham to London?
There are almost 150 direct trains to London from Birmingham each week. About 35 trains per day set off at intervals of approximately 20 minutes. The first train of the day leaves at around 5:15 a.m. and the last at about 11:00 p.m.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Birmingham to London?
Departure train station: Virgin Trains services from Birmingham to London normally depart from New Street Station. It is Birmingham's main station and easy to reach by bus or taxi. Access to trains from London is from the upper level, which is serviced by escalators and elevators. Some trains also leave from Birmingham Moor Street Station which is just a short walk from New Street and also well served by local buses.
Arrival train station:Trains to London from Birmingham mainly terminate at Euston Station. Euston is just a few minutes walk from King's Cross Station and from the Eurostar links at St Pancras International. Travelers can take the underground (Victoria and Northern lines) to their final destination or catch one of the many buses that stop by the station concourse. Services provided by carriers like Chiltern Railways might arrive at Marylebone Station or St Pancras Station. Both stations are close to bus stops and taxi stands.
Travel Tips: Trains from Birmingham to London
There are a few train stations in Birmingham to start your trip from including Birmingham New Street, Birmingham Moor Street and Birmingham International. In London you have a few train station options to choose from for your arrival including London Victoria, London Euston and London Kings Cross.
Omio customers travelling this route depart most frequently from Birmingham New Street and arrive in London Victoria.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Birmingham New Street, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at London Victoria, located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre.
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Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
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