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The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to London

Showing times and prices for Mar 21

Cheapest price

€27

Average price

€45

Fastest journey

1 h 21 m

Average duration

1 h 33 m

Trains per day

Distance

163 km

Cheap tickets

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.

The average ticket from Birmingham to London will cost around €45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €27.

Fast trains

Of the 12 trains that leave Birmingham for London every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Mar 21 the direct trains cover the 163 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 48 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Cheapest

C86802

05:35AM1h49

Birmingham New Street (BHM)

07:24AMLondon Euston (EUS)

€271One-way

1 transfer

Cheapest

C86802

05:35AM2h03

Birmingham New Street (BHM)

07:38AMLondon Euston (EUS)

€271One-way

0 transfers

C86841

08:36AM2h13

Birmingham New Street (BHM)

10:49AMLondon Euston (EUS)

€331One-way

0 transfers

C86841

08:36AM1h48

Birmingham New Street (BHM)

10:24AMLondon Euston (EUS)

€331One-way

1 transfer

C49474

05:50AM1h28

Birmingham New Street (BHM)

07:18AMLondon Euston (EUS)

€391One-way

0 transfers

Birmingham to London train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday, March 21

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Chiltern Railways C57655 Chiltern RailwaysC57655	05:15AM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO)	1h55	07:10AM London Marylebone (MYB)	0 transfersDirect
Avanti West Coast C49473 Avanti West CoastC49473	05:30AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)	1h33	07:03AM London Euston (EUS)	0 transfersDirect
West Midlands Trains C86802 West Midlands TrainsC86802	05:35AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)	1h49	07:24AM London Euston (EUS)	1 transfer
West Midlands Trains C86802 West Midlands TrainsC86802	05:35AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2h03	07:38AM London Euston (EUS)	0 transfersDirect
Chiltern Railways C57651 Chiltern RailwaysC57651	05:45AM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO)	2h01	07:46AM London Marylebone (MYB)	0 transfersDirect
Avanti West Coast C49474 Avanti West CoastC49474	05:50AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)	1h28	07:18AM London Euston (EUS)	0 transfersDirect
West Midlands Trains C86833 West Midlands TrainsC86833	08:06AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2h11	10:17AM London Euston (EUS)	0 transfersDirect
Chiltern Railways C57636 Chiltern RailwaysC57636	08:15AM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO)	2h07	10:22AM London Marylebone (MYB)	0 transfersDirect
Avanti West Coast C50095 Avanti West CoastC50095	08:17AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)	1h21	09:38AM London Euston (EUS)	0 transfersDirect
Avanti West Coast C44580 Avanti West CoastC44580	08:21AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)	1h33	09:54AM London Euston (EUS)	0 transfersDirect
West Midlands Trains C86841 West Midlands TrainsC86841	08:36AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2h13	10:49AM London Euston (EUS)	0 transfersDirect
West Midlands Trains C86841 West Midlands TrainsC86841	08:36AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)	1h48	10:24AM London Euston (EUS)	1 transfer
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Birmingham to London?

The best time to book your train from Birmingham to London is 42 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Birmingham to London route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Birmingham to London per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Birmingham to London.

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from €33

Buses

from €14

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Birmingham to London

Trains from Birmingham to London run on average 26 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €13 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €6

Distance

162 km

Average train duration

2h 15m

Cheapest ticket price

€13

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

1h 48m

First train

08:33

Last train

23:11

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €6

Train providers: West Midlands Trains, Virgin Trains and Chiltern Railways trains Birmingham to London

West Midlands Trains, Virgin Trains and Chiltern Railways trains will get you between Birmingham and London from €11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.

Train information from Birmingham to London with West Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 2 h 3 min
Cheapest Price: €16

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Birmingham to London train information with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 2 h 2 min
Cheapest Price: €11
Virgin Trains frequency: 14 a day

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 from Birmingham to London: Duo, Anytime, Season, Super Off Peak, Off Peak and Advance.

Train information from Birmingham to London with Chiltern Railways:

Average Duration: 1 h 57 min
Cheapest Price: €47

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.

FAQs: Trains from Birmingham to London

FAQs: Travel by train from Birmingham to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to London.

Cheap train tickets from Birmingham to London can start from as little as €11 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Birmingham to London is €26; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Birmingham to London is 1 h 21 min to travel the 162 km long trip, with around there are 9 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Birmingham to London leaves at 00: 07. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Birmingham to London leaves at 23: 56.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Birmingham to London without having to change trains with Avanti West Coast or Chiltern Railways. There are 8 direct trains from Birmingham to London each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

When taking a train from Birmingham to London, you can count on West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways or CrossCountry for the best way to get you to London. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service from Birmingham to London and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 56.

When departing from Birmingham, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Birmingham New Street, Birmingham Moor Street, Birmingham Snow Hill and Birmingham International. When arriving in London, you can end your trip in train stations like London Euston and London Marylebone.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Birmingham New Street, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at London Euston, located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to London from Birmingham is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 21 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Birmingham to London is June.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Birmingham to London including taking a coach or train.

Popular train stations from Birmingham to London

Birmingham

London

The major train station for departures in Birmingham is Stechford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Stechford for your trip from Birmingham to London.

Stechford

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Lounge

Ticket Office

Address

Stechford station, Victoria Road, Stechford, West Midlands, B33 8AJ

Phone Number

+44 333 311 0039

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 14:00 Friday 07:00 - 19:00 Saturday 08:00 - 17:00 Sunday 10:00 - 12:00

Distance to city center

5 km

Parking

Car Park: No

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
Ramp for train access: Yes
Wheelchairs available: No
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No

Public transit options for Stechford

Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering: Rail replacement buses towards Birmingham will use the Stechford Rail Station 53/11C bus stop on Station Road. Rail replacement buses towards Coventry will be 53/11A Stechford Rail Station bus stop on Station Road.

Adderley Park Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Lounge

Ticket Office

Address

Adderley Park station, Bordesley Green Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 4TG

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 12:00 Friday 07:00 - 10:00 Saturday 12:00 - 14:00 Sunday 09:00 - 14:00

Distance to city center

3 km

Parking

Car Park: No

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: No
Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
Ramp for train access: Yes
Wheelchairs available: No
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No

Public transit options for Adderley Park

Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Bordesley Green Road - Outside booking hall entrance.

Birmingham Snow Hill Shopping

Amenities at train station

Shopping

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Ticket Office

Address

Birmingham Snow Hill station, Colmore Row, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 2BJ

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:00 - 21:00 Friday 06:00 - 23:00 Saturday 07:00 - 23:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 None

Parking

Car Park: Birmingham Snow Hill (Council Managed)

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available on the station concourse, by the Ticket Office.
Accessible toilets: Yes
Ramp for train access: Yes
Wheelchairs available: Yes
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes

Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 3 and also on Platform 2. The Gents toilets are located on Platform 2 and Platform 3. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1 and 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The toilet facilities are only available from the first to last service.
National key toilets: Yes
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Public transit options for Birmingham Snow Hill

Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Bus Stop SH4, at the front of the station on Colmore Row.

Lea Hall

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Lounge

Ticket Office

Address

Lea Hall station, Lea Hall Road, Lea Hall, West Midlands, B33 8JU

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:15 - 18:00 Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 10:00 - 13:00

Distance to city center

7 km

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
Ramp for train access: Yes
Wheelchairs available: No
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No

Public transit options for Lea Hall

Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Lea Hall Road - at the public service bus stops near to the station entrance.

Birmingham International Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Birmingham International station, Stationlink Road, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands, B40 1PA

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:00 Saturday 06:15 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 21:00

Distance to city center

12 km

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
Accessible toilets: Yes
Ramp for train access: Yes
Wheelchairs available: Yes
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes

Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse.
National key toilets: No
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: Closed until further notice.

Public transit options for Birmingham International

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station opposite the entrance to the long stay car park.

Birmingham Moor Street Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Birmingham Moor Street station, Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7UL

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 00:10 Saturday 05:55 - 23:55 Sunday 08:40 - 00:10

Shopping

Type of shops available: Newsagent, Flower stall

Parking

Car Park: No

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to all platforms.
Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165.
Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
Ramp for train access: Yes
Wheelchairs available: Yes
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes

National key toilets: Yes
Baby changing facilities: Yes
Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are located on Platform 1 and between platforms 3 & 4.

Public transit options for Birmingham Moor Street

Location for Rail Replacement Services: This station is not usually served by rail replacement buses, due to difficult road access. Replacement buses stop at Birmingham Snow Hill station.

Birmingham New Street Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Station Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA, United Kingdom

Phone Number

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
Sun: 07:30 - 23:00

Wifi

Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.

Lockers

You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.

Shopping

Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier

Parking

Car Park: Short Stay Car Park

Dining

All Bar One
Leon
Caffè Nero
Five Guys
Krispy Kreme
The Pasty Shop
Upper Crust
Wasabi
Starbucks
Hotel Chocolat

Taxis

Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi

Accessibility

Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.

Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
National key toilets: Yes
National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
Baby changing facilities: Yes
Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets

Hotel

Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating

Ticket Office

Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
Sun: 07:30 - 23:00

Public transit options for Birmingham New Street

Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
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.