How to get to London from Birmingham

There are 2 options to travel between Birmingham and London including taking a train and coach.

The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to London is a coach with an average price of £13.

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to London:

A coach is £18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to London costing on average £31.

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to London is by train with an average journey time of 2h 20m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 31m.

The Birmingham to London distance is approximately 163 km.

The average frequency per day from Birmingham to London is:

• Around 102 trains per day.
• Around 84 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and London as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to London:

• Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in London Euston (EUS).
• Coaches mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with CrossCountry, Lumo, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, Great Western Railway to go to London by train.
• Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to London by coach.

Yes, there are direct services available from Birmingham to London with the following travel companies:

• 87 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways.
• 78 direct coaches per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Oxford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.

To get from Birmingham to London, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.

In London, you can enjoy panoramic views from The London Eye, catch a theatrical production in the vibrant West End Theatre District, and explore the eclectic Camden Market. Take a leisurely walk through Hyde Park or visit the Tate Modern for contemporary art. Don't miss the British Museum's vast collection, the historic Tower of London, iconic Buckingham Palace, and the political landmarks of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. St. Paul's Cathedral offers architectural beauty and rich history.

For a first-time visitor to London, 3 to 4 days is usually sufficient to explore major attractions such as the British Museum, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and the West End.