London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham International Airport train with Avanti West Coast

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham International Airport

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 28 Oct

Cheapest price on 28 Oct

£89

Average ticket price on 28 Oct

£135

Fastest journey on 28 Oct

2 h 8 m

Average journey duration on 28 Oct

2 h 11 m

Trains on 28 Oct

18

Distance

140 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham International Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham International Airport will cost around £135 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £89.

Fast trains

To travel from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham International Airport you need to make at least 2 changes.

  • Avanti West CoastW33935+TubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+Elizabeth lineC37710
    8:152h29
    Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
    10:44Birmingham International (BHI)
    £891One-way
    2 changes
  • West Midlands TrainsC17848 · Y80809+Heathrow ExpressW10808+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Euston
    7:422h51
    Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
    10:33Birmingham International (BHI)
    £991One-way
    3 changes
  • West Midlands TrainsC17750 · Y80800+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Euston+Heathrow ExpressW10796
    6:422h51
    Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
    9:33Birmingham International (BHI)
    £991One-way
    3 changes
  • Avanti West CoastC01369+TubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+Elizabeth lineC37477
    6:002h36
    Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
    8:36Birmingham International (BHI)
    £1431One-way
    2 changes
  • Elizabeth lineC37629+TubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW33941
    7:362h09
    Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    9:45Birmingham International (BHI)
    £1431One-way
    2 changes

Journey information

Overview: Train from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham International Airport

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Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham International Airport run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 05:47, the last at 17:06. The fastest train covers the 140 km distance in 1h 33m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £9
Distance
140 km
Average train duration
1h 59m
Cheapest ticket price
£24
Trains per day
11
Fastest train
1h 33m
First train
5:47
Last train
17:06
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £9

Frequently asked questions about your London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham International Airport trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham International Airport.

The cost of a train ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham International Airport can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £24, while the average price tends to be around £69.
The train journey from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham International Airport covers a distance of 140 km and takes approximately 1h 33m. Trains run 11 per day.
The train distance from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham International Airport is 140 km.
The first train from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham International Airport leaves at 5:47.
The last train from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham International Airport departs at 17:06.
Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham International Airport run approximately 11 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham International Airport.

Live departures

London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham International Airport train times

The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham International Airport trains for today, Tuesday 27 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Avanti West CoastC01352+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Euston+Heathrow ExpressW10931
Delayed
19:10 17:57Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h18
20:15 Birmingham International (BHI)
2 changes
Avanti West CoastC01352+Elizabeth lineC37393+TubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston
Delayed
19:10 18:00Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h15
20:15 Birmingham International (BHI)
2 changes
Avanti West CoastC01352+TubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+Elizabeth lineC37393
Delayed
19:10 18:06Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h09
20:15 Birmingham International (BHI)
2 changes
Avanti West CoastC01353+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Euston+Heathrow ExpressW10934
Delayed
19:16 18:12Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h24
20:36 Birmingham International (BHI)
2 changes
Avanti West CoastW34164+TubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+Elizabeth lineC37428
Delayed
19:40 18:15Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h30
20:45 Birmingham International (BHI)
2 changes
Avanti West CoastC01353+Heathrow ExpressW10934+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Euston
Delayed
19:16 18:17Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h19
20:36 Birmingham International (BHI)
2 changes
Avanti West CoastW34164+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Euston+Heathrow ExpressW10937
Delayed
19:40 18:27Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h18
20:45 Birmingham International (BHI)
2 changes
Avanti West CoastW34164+Heathrow ExpressW10937+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Euston
Delayed
19:40 18:32Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h13
20:45 Birmingham International (BHI)
2 changes
Avanti West CoastC01354+TubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+Elizabeth lineC37475
Delayed
20:10 18:45Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h31
21:16 Birmingham International (BHI)
2 changes
Avanti West CoastC01354+Heathrow ExpressW10943+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Euston
Delayed
20:10 18:57Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h19
21:16 Birmingham International (BHI)
2 changes
Avanti West CoastC01355+Elizabeth lineC37494+TubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston
Delayed
20:16 19:00Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h36
21:36 Birmingham International (BHI)
2 changes
Wednesday 28 October
Avanti West CoastC01369+Elizabeth lineC37477+TubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston6:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h36
8:36 Birmingham International (BHI)2 changes
Avanti West CoastW34105+Heathrow ExpressW10787+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Euston6:02 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h13
8:15 Birmingham International (BHI)2 changes
Avanti West CoastC01369+Elizabeth lineC37477+TubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston6:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h30
8:36 Birmingham International (BHI)2 changes
Avanti West CoastW33904+Heathrow ExpressW10793+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Euston6:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h18
8:45 Birmingham International (BHI)2 changes
Avanti West CoastW33904+Elizabeth lineC37523+TubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston6:30 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h15
8:45 Birmingham International (BHI)2 changes
Avanti West CoastW33904+Elizabeth lineC37523+TubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston6:36 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h09
8:45 Birmingham International (BHI)2 changes
West Midlands TrainsC17750 · Y80800+Heathrow ExpressW10796+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Euston6:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h51
9:33 Birmingham International (BHI)3 changes
Avanti West CoastW33945+Heathrow ExpressW10799+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Euston6:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h17
9:14 Birmingham International (BHI)2 changes
Avanti West CoastW33945+Elizabeth lineC37570+TubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston7:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h14
9:14 Birmingham International (BHI)2 changes
Avanti West CoastW33945+Elizabeth lineC37570+TubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston7:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h08
9:14 Birmingham International (BHI)2 changes
Avanti West CoastW34260+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Euston+Heathrow ExpressW108027:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h24
9:36 Birmingham International (BHI)2 changes
Avanti West CoastW34260+Heathrow ExpressW10802+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Euston7:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h19
9:36 Birmingham International (BHI)2 changes
Avanti West CoastW33941+Heathrow ExpressW10805+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Euston7:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h18
9:45 Birmingham International (BHI)2 changes
Avanti West CoastW33941+Elizabeth lineC37629+TubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston7:30 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h15
9:45 Birmingham International (BHI)2 changes
Avanti West CoastW33941+TubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+Elizabeth lineC376297:36 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h09
9:45 Birmingham International (BHI)2 changes
West Midlands TrainsC17848 · Y80809+Heathrow ExpressW10808+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Euston7:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h51
10:33 Birmingham International (BHI)3 changes
Avanti West CoastW34151+TubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+Elizabeth lineC376858:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h15
10:15 Birmingham International (BHI)2 changes
Avanti West CoastW33935+TubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+Elizabeth lineC377108:15 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h29
10:44 Birmingham International (BHI)2 changes

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Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways, Great Western Railway from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham International Airport trainsAvanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways, Great Western Railway trains will get you between London Heathrow Airport and Birmingham International Airport from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Avanti West Coast

About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Avanti West Coast Duration
1h 33m
Cheapest Avanti West Coast Price
£32
Avanti West Coast frequency
9 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

West Midlands Trains

About
West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average West Midlands Trains Duration
1h 53m
Cheapest West Midlands Trains Price
£24
West Midlands Trains frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket at 50% of adult fare. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

CrossCountry

About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average CrossCountry Duration
2h 0m
Cheapest CrossCountry Price
£57
CrossCountry frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

Chiltern Railways

About
Chiltern Railways is a regional train company in the United Kingdom. Check the different ticket types for your next journey: Duo, Anytime, Season, Super Off Peak, Off Peak and Advance. It operates services from London Marylebone to Birmingham Snow Hill, Oxford, Banbury, Aylesbury, High Wycombe, and Stratford-upon-Avon. It also runs services from Birmingham Moor Street to Stratford-upon-Avon. Chiltern Railways offers a range of train types, including InterCity 125, Class 165 and Class 168 trains. These trains are equipped with comfortable seating, air conditioning, power sockets, and free Wi-Fi. The company offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include a café bar, a shop, and a quiet coach. The most popular routes for Chiltern Railways are London Marylebone to Birmingham Snow Hill, Oxford, and High Wycombe.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Chiltern Railways Duration
2h 12m
Cheapest Chiltern Railways Price
£83
Chiltern Railways frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservation for £3. Free for Advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs allowed with lead
Quiet zone

Great Western Railway

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Western Railway Duration
2h 21m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
£67
Great Western Railway frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between London Heathrow Airport and Birmingham International Airport

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Yes, there is a high-speed train service from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham International Airport.
Yes, there is a night train from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham International Airport.

FAQs: London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham International Airport train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham International Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Birmingham International Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Booking trains from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham International Airport in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham International Airport.

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