Rail strikes may impact travel between Tuesday 6th May and Thursday 9th May. See here for details.

  • Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

  • Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

  • Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

TrainlineTrainline is Europe’s leading platform for train and bus tickets

Kilwinning to Birmingham by train

First train

04:37

Last train

22:27

Departure station

Kilwinning

Arrival station

Birmingham

Journey time

From 5h 2m

Distance

247 miles (398 km)

Frequency

24 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast

Travelling from Kilwinning to Birmingham by train

Looking to travel from Kilwinning to Birmingham by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 6 hours 44 minutes to travel from Kilwinning to Birmingham by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 5 hours 2 minutes though. You'll usually find 24 trains per day running along the 247 miles (398 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Birmingham, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail or TransPennine Express to get to Birmingham. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.

To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Kilwinning to Birmingham in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, scroll up for timetables including live train times, or keep reading for FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Kilwinning to Birmingham? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from Kilwinning to Birmingham take?

The average journey time by train between Kilwinning and Birmingham is 6 hours and 44 minutes, with around 24 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Kilwinning and Birmingham by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Kilwinning to Birmingham is 5 hours and 2 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Kilwinning to Birmingham?

No, there are no direct train services from Kilwinning to Birmingham. Travelling from Kilwinning to Birmingham by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Kilwinning to Birmingham leave?

The first train from Kilwinning to Birmingham leaves at 04:37. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Kilwinning to Birmingham leave?

The last train from Kilwinning to Birmingham leaves at 22:27. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Kilwinning and Birmingham by train?

Trains travelling from Kilwinning to Birmingham cover a distance of around 247 miles (398 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Birmingham to Kilwinning.

Cheap train tickets from Kilwinning to Birmingham

Book in advance

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.

Consider a Season Ticket

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 Kilwinning to Birmingham is right for you.

Use your Railcard

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.

Split your tickets

Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.