Trains from Birmingham to London

Trains from Birmingham to London

Travelling by train from Birmingham to London is a fast, comfortable and cost-effective way of making the journey. Services are provided by three operators with all routes being direct. Journey times vary from one hour 20 minutes to just under two hours depending on the departure station. Trains depart from Birmingham's three major stations, Birmingham New Street, Birmingham Moor Street and Birmingham Snow Hill. Journeys terminate at either London Marylebone or London Euston stations.

Which train companies travel from Birmingham to London?

Trains to London from Birmingham are operated by Virgin Trains, Chiltern Railways and West Midlands Railway. All have modern rolling stock and while onboard services vary all trains have luggage storage space, toilets, wifi, power outlets and buffet or trolley catering.

How long is the train from Birmingham to London?

The journey by train from Birmingham to London is direct and takes between one hour 20 minutes and just under two hours depending on the train operator and the departure station.

How many trains are there from Birmingham to London?

There are frequent trains to London from Birmingham with up to 11 departures or more an hour at peak periods. Services start in the early morning and continue until late evening. There is a slightly reduced service on Sundays.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Birmingham to London?

Departure train station: Trains from Birmingham to London depart from one of three stations, Birmingham New Street, Birmingham Moor Street and Birmingham Snow Hill. All three are in the city centre with Birmingham New Street being part of the Bullring Shopping Centre complex. They all form part of Birmingham's transport network of local, regional and intercity trains, local and long-distance buses and the Birmingham Metro, a light railway system. While facilities vary at the stations they all have car parking, taxi ranks, wifi, toilets, passenger lounges, shops and cafes.

Arrival train station: Trains travelling to London from Birmingham arrive at either London Marylebone or London Euston stations depending on the operator. While Euston is one of London's busiest stations, London Marylebone is quieter and with a smaller range of facilities. Both stations are part of the London Underground Network as well as having bus stops and taxi ranks. Neither station has a car park. Station facilities include wifi, toilets, shops and cafes.