City connection
Birmingham to London by train
Birmingham New Street → London Euston
- Fastest
- 1 h 19 min
- Typical
- 1 h 31 min
- Direct trains
- Yes
- Fewest changes
- 0
- Operators
- Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry
Times sampled from live European timetable data (Transitous) for a typical weekday (2026-07-14). Schedules vary by day — always check the operator when booking.
How long does the train from Birmingham to London take?
The fastest connection takes about 1 h 19 min; a typical journey takes around 1 h 31 min.
Is there a direct train from Birmingham to London?
Yes — direct trains run on this route (Birmingham New Street → London Euston).
Which operators run trains from Birmingham to London?
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry.
Legendary routes through Birmingham or London
- Eurostar London → Paris
- LNER Azuma London → Edinburgh
- Caledonian Sleeper London → Fort William
- Avanti West Coast London → Glasgow