Trains from Birmingham to London

Birmingham to London train information

• All trains from Birmingham (West Midlands England) to London (London England) are provided by Cross Country. The services on board can vary depending on the rail company.
• On average, it takes around 2h04m by train because of the 101 miles to travel to London from Birmingham. The journey time will change depending if the train is direct or with stops.
• Looking at our data, the best price to travel by train in the next 180 days is £12.99. This fare is based on an adult fare and is not including the savings you can make with a discount card.

Best prices for Birmingham to London train tickets

Birmingham - London prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Birmingham to London by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Train times Birmingham to London

When are the next trains to London?

The table above only shows the remaining services for today and will display a maximum of 10 train departures.

See all departures: Today / Tomorrow

Based on our data, 20 trains from Birmingham to London are available today and 0 tomorrow. The first Birmingham London train leaves at 08:28 and the last one leaves the station at 22:56. The first and last departure times can vary every day and there can be fewer services during weekends as well as public holidays. Rail operators may also adjust the number of trains during school holidays or depending on the season.

Birmingham - London: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Birmingham to London tend to increase if you don't book early. Based on our data, if you purchase your ticket 1 month in advance, the price of the ticket starts at £6 whereas when booking on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £14 for your trip. Thus, you will save 56% on the price of your ticket by buying your ticket 1 month in advance as opposed to on the day you're travelling.

The data are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Birmingham to London trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Birmingham and London by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets London to Birmingham and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Birmingham - London train tickets

Do you want to travel at the lowest fares? Many railcards and tricks can be obtained to pay less for your Birmingham London train ticket and make even more savings on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are 5 types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several journeys. But is it really relevant when travelling from Birmingham to London? Grab your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average fare for a Birmingham London ticket (i.e.: £39.99)(1)

Start by dividing A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of journeys needed per year to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£39.99 = 2.2. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 3 trips from Birmingham to London (one way trip).

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most adult fares, hence you will save 1/3 on most train tickets.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey