How much is the train ticket from London to Birmingham?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Birmingham start at $20. The average price for this train route is around $83. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from London to Birmingham?

The average train trip from London to Birmingham takes 1h 59m and covers 161 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 16m and is operated by Avanti West Coast .

Which train operators serve the London to Birmingham route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 26 trains available per day, including services from Chiltern Railways , Avanti West Coast , West Midlands Railway .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Birmingham?

The earliest train from London to Birmingham departs at 7:02am. The latest train departs at 11:24pm.

What is the best train operator from London to Birmingham?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Chiltern Railways , with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from London to Birmingham?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Chiltern Railways has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the best on-time performance from London to Birmingham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Chiltern Railways , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from London to Birmingham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Chiltern Railways , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train London to Birmingham from $21

Next train departures

Next departures for London to Birmingham on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:35am	Marylebone	1h 59m	9:34am	Birmingham Moor Street	Cheapest
Train	7:10am	Euston Station	1h 17m	8:27am	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	7:07am	Marylebone	1h 58m	9:05am	Birmingham Moor Street	No tags
Train	7:10am	Euston Station	1h 17m	8:27am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:23am	Euston Station	2h 22m	9:45am	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for London to Birmingham on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:23pm	Euston Station	2h 21m	5:44pm	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	3:40pm	Euston Station	1h 16m	4:56pm	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	7:02am	Marylebone	2h 4m	9:06am	Birmingham Moor Street	No tags
Train	7:10am	Euston Station	1h 17m	8:27am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:23am	Euston Station	2h 21m	9:44am	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for London to Birmingham on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:38pm	Marylebone	1h 56m	7:34pm	Birmingham Moor Street	Cheapest
Train	3:09pm	Euston Station	1h 18m	4:27pm	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	7:24am	Euston Station	2h 44m	10:08am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:48am	Euston Station	2h 7m	9:55am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	8:00am	Marylebone	2h 10m	10:10am	Birmingham Moor Street	No tags

Next departures for London to Birmingham on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:02pm	Marylebone	2h 3m	5:05pm	Birmingham Moor Street	Cheapest
Train	7:10am	Euston Station	1h 17m	8:27am	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	7:07am	Marylebone	1h 58m	9:05am	Birmingham Moor Street	No tags
Train	7:10am	Euston Station	1h 17m	8:27am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:23am	Euston Station	2h 22m	9:45am	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for London to Birmingham on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:02pm	Marylebone	2h 3m	5:05pm	Birmingham Moor Street	Cheapest
Train	7:10am	Euston Station	1h 17m	8:27am	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	7:07am	Marylebone	1h 58m	9:05am	Birmingham Moor Street	No tags
Train	7:10am	Euston Station	1h 17m	8:27am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:23am	Euston Station	2h 22m	9:45am	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for London to Birmingham on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:02pm	Marylebone	2h 3m	5:05pm	Birmingham Moor Street	Cheapest
Train	7:10am	Euston Station	1h 17m	8:27am	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	7:07am	Marylebone	1h 58m	9:05am	Birmingham Moor Street	No tags
Train	7:10am	Euston Station	1h 17m	8:27am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:23am	Euston Station	2h 22m	9:45am	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for London to Birmingham on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:23pm	Euston Station	2h 22m	5:45pm	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	7:10am	Euston Station	1h 17m	8:27am	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	7:07am	Marylebone	1h 58m	9:05am	Birmingham Moor Street	No tags
Train	7:10am	Euston Station	1h 17m	8:27am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:23am	Euston Station	2h 22m	9:45am	Birmingham New Street	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from London to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

163 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$12 - $161	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$20 - $328	Average Duration1h 59m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$12 - $48	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Train companies

Chiltern Railways

4.5/54 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi2.2

Based on 42 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. Avanti West Coast ticket prices on this trip start at $31

Avanti West Coast London Birmingham recent customer reviews

Very disappointing my train was cancelled at the last minute and instead of me taking my one hour journey to Birmingham I had to take a train that took 2 hours so I had to cancel my pre- Xmas dinner with my friends

Linda O.

December 23, 2023

West Midlands Railway

2.5/55 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness1.3

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0

GB train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Birmingham by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from London to Birmingham?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Birmingham start at $20. The average price for this train route is around $83. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from London to Birmingham?
The average train trip from London to Birmingham takes 1h 59m and covers 161 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 16m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators serve the London to Birmingham route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 26 trains available per day, including services from Chiltern Railways, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Birmingham?
The earliest train from London to Birmingham departs at 7:02am. The latest train departs at 11:24pm.
What is the best train operator from London to Birmingham?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Chiltern Railways, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from London to Birmingham?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Chiltern Railways has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from London to Birmingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Chiltern Railways, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from London to Birmingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Chiltern Railways, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-09

$101

12-10

$81

Today

$65

12-12

$33

12-13

$27

12-14

$41

12-15

$37

12-16

$37

The cheapest trip from London to Birmingham was searched and found on Dec 13, 2025 with a price of $27

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Birmingham, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $27 to $317 for a train ticket from London to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2025-12-13.

Usually Avanti West Coast will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.