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Birmingham to London train route details

First train
First train
00:41
Last train
Last train
22:06
Departure city
Departure city
Birmingham
Arrival city
Arrival city
London
Journey time
Journey time
1h 19m
Distance
Distance
163 km
Price
Price
S$ 16.27*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry

What are the next train times from Birmingham to London?

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05:15
1h 55m, Direct
Birmingham Moor Street
07:10
London Marylebone
Chiltern Railways
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05:30
1h 33m, Direct
Birmingham New Street
07:03
London Euston
Avanti West Coast
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05:35
1h 49m, 1 change
Birmingham New Street
07:24
London Euston
LNR & WMR
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05:35
2h 3m, Direct
Birmingham New Street
07:38
London Euston
LNR & WMR
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05:45
2h 1m, Direct
Birmingham Moor Street
07:46
London Marylebone
Chiltern Railways
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05:50
1h 28m, Direct
Birmingham New Street
07:18
Paris
Avanti West Coast
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Explore the cheapest prices to London from Birmingham this week

Fares from Birmingham to London usually average around S$ 16.27, but you can often save more by choosing options like Off-Peak or Advance tickets. Take a look below to find the best deal for your journey!

Cheapest train of the day
S$ 19.89
12:3614:50
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S$ 19.89
Fri17Jul
Cheapest train of the day
S$ 23.51
21:0623:33
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S$ 23.51
Sat18Jul
Cheapest train of the day
S$ 49.18
20:2222:55
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S$ 49.18
Sun19Jul
Cheapest train of the day
S$ 16.27
13:3615:50
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S$ 16.27
Mon20Jul
Cheapest train of the day
S$ 16.27
12:0614:17
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S$ 16.27
Tue21Jul
Cheapest train of the day
S$ 52.98
22:2201:11
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S$ 52.98
Wed22Jul
Cheapest train of the day
S$ 52.98
22:2201:11
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S$ 52.98
Thu23Jul
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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

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Season tickets for frequent travellers

If you travel between Birmingham and London on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis, we'd highly recommend a season ticket, which provides unlimited travel between the 2 stations (during specific times) for a set price. Not only will you receive significant savings, but you'll also remove the stress of purchasing individual tickets.
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Group travel deals

If you are travelling in a group of 3 to 9 people, you can take advantage of group discounts (offered by most train companies) for up to 1/3 off standard fares. This can make travelling from Birmingham to London more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
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Travel during Off-Peak train times

We'd strongly suggest avoiding rush hour crowds by travelling on Off-Peak services, often leading to a cheaper and more peaceful journey. Exact timings vary between providers, but in general, skip travelling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. Off-Peak rates are available all day on weekends and bank holidays.

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