City to city
York to Birmingham by train
York → Birmingham New Street
- Fastest
- ≈ 1h 51m
- Typical
- ≈ 2h 18m
- Direct trains
- Yes
- Fewest changes
- 0
- Operators
- CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, LNER, Northern Rail
Trains link York (York) and Birmingham (Birmingham New Street) in about 1h 51m at best, with no changes needed.
How long does the train from York to Birmingham take?
The fastest trains cover York to Birmingham in about 1h 51m; a typical journey takes around 2h 18m.
Is there a direct train from York to Birmingham?
Yes: direct trains run between York and Birmingham New Street.
Legendary routes through York or Birmingham
- Crescent New York → New Orleans
- Cardinal New York → Chicago
- Lake Shore Limited New York → Chicago
- Silver Meteor New York → Miami
More trains from York
- York → Leeds ≈ 23 min · direct
- York → Newcastle ≈ 49 min · direct
- York → Manchester ≈ 1h 30m · direct
- York → London ≈ 1h 54m · direct
- York → Edinburgh ≈ 2h 18m · direct
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Journey figures are typical values sampled from public European schedule data; exact times vary by day. Always check the operator when booking.