London to Birmingham by train
London Euston → Birmingham New Street · 113 miles · from 1h 22m
113 miles
1h 22m
3x hourly
2
London to Birmingham
Britain's shortest major intercity hop, with a fast Avanti service and a slower, far cheaper London Northwestern alternative via Northampton.
Why this journey is worth it
- 82 minutes city centre to city centre
- Cheap London Northwestern alternative
- Frequent all-day departures
- Connections to the whole West Midlands network
Agent's tip
If you can spare 40 extra minutes, the slower route can halve the fare. We will price both.
Operators on this route
More than one company runs this route, and their pricing is entirely independent of each other. That is genuinely good news — it means there is a real comparison to make, and a real saving available to whoever bothers to make it. We check every operator on every quote.
Principal calling points
| # | Station |
|---|---|
| 1 | London Euston |
| 2 | Watford Junction |
| 3 | Milton Keynes |
| 4 | Coventry |
| 5 | Birmingham International |
| 6 | Birmingham New Street |
Calling patterns vary by departure and by operator. Some services run non-stop between the principal cities. Timetables are set by the operators and change without notice — confirm at the time of booking.
Getting the cheapest fare
Advance fares on this route release roughly twelve weeks before departure and the lowest tier can disappear within days. A Railcard takes a third off most fares. And on longer journeys a split at an intermediate station frequently saves more than either.
Call +1 (888) 821-4679 and we will test all three, apply what you qualify for and issue e-tickets wherever the fare permits — because a station collection code is a genuine problem when you are arriving from overseas.
