First train | 4:15 am | |
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Last train | 11:19 pm | |
Departure station | Birmingham | |
Arrival station | London | |
Journey time | From 1h 19m | |
Distance | 101 miles (163 km) | |
Frequency | 141 trains per day | |
Changes | Direct trains available | |
Price | From $8.49 | |
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Planning a trip to the capital and looking for more information on how to take the train from Birmingham to London? We’ve got you covered!
On average, it takes around 2 hours and 2 minutes to travel from Birmingham to London by train, but if you want to get there quickly, the fastest services will get you there in just 1 hour and 21 minutes. As there are around 139 direct services available, you can sit back and enjoy the journey as you don’t need to worry about changing along the way.
If you are traveling on this route, you will jump on a train at either Birmingham Moor Street or Birmingham New Street station. Depending on which station you depart from, you will travel on a service provided by either Avanti West Coast or Chiltern Railways. Whoever you end up traveling with, you’ll enjoy onboard amenities such as comfortable seating and free WiFi. Before you know it, you’ll arrive at either London Marylebone or London Euston station.
Once you're in London, it's easy to get around on foot, by bus or using the London Underground. Why not take a tour around the city trying to find some of London's most interesting historic blue plaques?
Enjoyed your day trip to Birmingham and now need to know how to get from London to Luton Airport? Check out our guide to trains to and from Luton Airport for more details.
If you’d like to buy the cheapest train tickets, try traveling at Off-Peak times, when tickets tend to be cheaper. Also, try booking an Advance ticket – they are usually released 12 weeks before departure date and are generally cheaper than buying on the day of travel.
Eager to book? There’s no need to wait, start a search for cheap train tickets from Birmingham to London in our Journey Planner at the top of the page. Want to find out a bit more about the journey? Keep reading for our train timetable, tips on booking cheap fares and FAQs.
Look out for Advance tickets – they usually come out up to 12 weeks before the departure date and can be cheaper than buying on the day. If you’re here a tad early, sign up for our Advance ticket alert today to get notified when your tickets are released.
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Birmingham to London is right for you.
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.