Birmingham to London by train
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Cheapest Price $9.15
7 day advance $20.92
Travelling from Birmingham to London by train
Fast trains from Birmingham to London take around 1 hour and 13 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 162 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Birmingham and London.
1. Are there direct trains from Birmingham to London?
Direct trains from Birmingham to London have been found.
We usually find around 88 direct trains on the route from Birmingham to London every weekday.
2. How long is the train journey from Birmingham to London?
The Birmingham to London train travel time is normally about 1 hour and 13 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Birmingham to London train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest direct train to London is usually scheduled to depart Birmingham around 05:15 and the last train is around 23:10. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Birmingham around 05:50, and the last at 23:00.
What's the Birmingham to London train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Birmingham to London are $9.15.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $17 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $20. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.
When to book Birmingham to London train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Birmingham to London by train.
Which train companies operate between Birmingham and London?
More than one train company operates on the route from Birmingham to London, so you'll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
London Midland
West Midlands Trains
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