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title: "Trains from Birmingham to London | EveryRail"
description: "Direct trains from Birmingham New Street to London Euston take about 1h30, fastest 1h17. Chiltern Railways from Moor Street to Marylebone takes about 2 hours."
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Last updated October 2026

# Birmingham to London by train

Direct trains from Birmingham New Street to London Euston take about 1h30, fastest 1h17. Chiltern Railways from Moor Street to Marylebone takes about 2 hours.

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Origin

[Birmingham](<https://everyrail.com/united-kingdom/birmingham/>)

Destination

[London](<https://everyrail.com/united-kingdom/london/>)

Country

[United Kingdom](<https://everyrail.com/united-kingdom/>)

[Birmingham](<https://everyrail.com/united-kingdom/birmingham/>) to [London](<https://everyrail.com/united-kingdom/london/>) is a direct train journey of about 1 hour 30 minutes on Avanti West Coast from Birmingham New Street to London Euston, and the fastest trains take 1 hour 17 minutes. Two other companies run the trip. London Northwestern Railway also goes from New Street to Euston, taking from 1 hour 53 minutes, and Chiltern Railways goes from Birmingham Moor Street to London Marylebone in about 2 hours. Pick your company first, because many cheap tickets work on one company only.

## Three companies run direct trains to London

Every train is direct. Avanti West Coast leaves Birmingham New Street and reaches London Euston in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The quickest trains take 1 hour 17 minutes.

London Northwestern Railway also runs New Street to Euston, with 3 trains an hour, calling at Coventry, Rugby, Northampton, Milton Keynes Central and Watford Junction. The fastest trains take 1 hour 53 minutes, and the others take longer.

Chiltern Railways leaves Birmingham Moor Street, about five minutes' walk from New Street, and arrives at London Marylebone. There are two trains an hour, though services can vary at weekends and bank holidays. The fastest take 1 hour 47 minutes and the average is about 2 hours 2 minutes.

## Find your platform at New Street or Moor Street

New Street is under the Grand Central shopping centre in the city centre, and the Bullring is a minute away on foot. Moor Street is opposite Selfridges. If your ticket is for Chiltern Railways, go to Moor Street, because that is where Chiltern Railways trains leave.

The platform for your train appears on the departure boards shortly before it leaves.

## Buy the ticket before you board

Advance tickets are the cheapest. They are for one named train on one date, and you can buy them up to about 12 weeks ahead. Off-Peak tickets let you travel outside the busiest hours. Anytime tickets work on any permitted train and cost the most.

Some tickets are tied to one train company. A cheap ticket for Chiltern Railways does not work on an Avanti West Coast or London Northwestern Railway train, and the reverse applies too. Check the company shown on the ticket before you board.

Chiltern Railways Advance singles start from £6.40 between Marylebone and Moor Street. Other Advance fares rise as the train fills, so book ahead where you can. A Railcard takes a third off many fares if you qualify.

## You do not need a seat reservation with a rail pass

With an Interrail or [Eurail Global Pass](<https://everyrail.com/rail-passes/eurail/global-pass/>), you only need an activated travel day and the journey added to your pass in the app. Avanti West Coast lets you pick a seat when you buy a ticket, but the pass does not require one.

## Passes work on Avanti, Northwestern and Chiltern

Interrail Global Passes (for people who live in Europe) and Eurail Global Passes (for people who live outside Europe) are valid on Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway and Chiltern Railways, and a pass holder can board without a reservation. A Global Pass covers only one outbound and one inbound journey in your country of residence, so someone who lives in the UK cannot use it for an ordinary trip inside Britain.

## Euston and Marylebone are both in central London

Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway trains arrive at Euston, which has Northern and Victoria line Tube services. Chiltern Railways trains arrive at Marylebone, which has the Bakerloo line. If your hotel is near one station, choose the company that arrives there.

## Where to book

### Train tickets

- Omio
  Omio connects you with over 1,000 transport providers - trains, buses, flights, and more - to simplify your travel planning.
  [Check times & prices](<https://everyrail.com/go/omio/r/birmingham/london/?sub_id=er_9df2e4faa70b46ae>)

### Train service

- [Avanti West Coast](<https://everyrail.com/united-kingdom/avanti-west-coast/>)
  Avanti West Coast runs London Euston to Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh, with Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime fares.
  [Official website](<https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/>)
  [Check times & prices](<https://everyrail.com/go/omio/r/birmingham/london/?sub_id=er_39e078f661253436>)
- [Chiltern Railways](<https://everyrail.com/united-kingdom/chiltern-railways/>)
  Chiltern Railways runs London Marylebone to Birmingham, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon and Aylesbury, with Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime fares.
  [Official website](<https://www.chilternrailways.co.uk/>)
  [Check times & prices](<https://everyrail.com/go/omio/r/birmingham/london/?sub_id=er_57b0693c6ead82c9>)
- [London Northwestern Railway](<https://everyrail.com/united-kingdom/london-northwestern-railway/>)
  London Northwestern Railway connects London Euston with Birmingham, Liverpool, Northampton and Crewe. Bikes travel free; e-scooters are banned.
  [Official website](<https://www.londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk/>)
  [Check times & prices](<https://everyrail.com/go/omio/r/birmingham/london/?sub_id=er_609ffc1bade32134>)

## Find places to stay in London

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## Frequently asked questions

### How long is the train from Birmingham to London?

Avanti West Coast takes about 1 hour 30 minutes from Birmingham New Street to London Euston, with the fastest trains at 1 hour 17 minutes. London Northwestern Railway takes from 1 hour 53 minutes, and Chiltern Railways takes about 2 hours.

### Are there direct trains from Birmingham to London?

Yes. Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway run direct from Birmingham New Street to London Euston. Chiltern Railways runs direct from Birmingham Moor Street to London Marylebone.

### Which station do I leave from in Birmingham?

Birmingham New Street for Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway. Chiltern Railways leaves from Birmingham Moor Street, about five minutes' walk away.

### What is the cheapest way to buy a Birmingham to London train ticket?

Buy an Advance ticket for one named train, up to about 12 weeks ahead. Chiltern Railways Advance singles start from £6.40, and a Railcard takes a third off many fares.

### Can I use any train with a cheap ticket?

Not always. Some tickets name one train company and do not work on another company's trains, so check the ticket before you board.

### Can I use my Interrail pass from Birmingham to London?

Yes. Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway and Chiltern Railways accept Interrail passes, with no compulsory seat reservation. A Global Pass covers only one outbound and one inbound journey in your country of residence, so a UK resident cannot use it for an ordinary trip inside Britain.

## More routes

[![Tower Bridge in London at dusk](<https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/amsterdam-to-london/>)Amsterdam to London by trainDirect Eurostar trains take about 4 hours 10 minutes from Amsterdam to London, with around 3 daily departures and fares from about €57 / £52.](<https://everyrail.com/trains/amsterdam-to-london/>)[![Tower Bridge in London at dusk](<https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/barcelona-to-london/>)Barcelona to London by trainNo direct train. TGV INOUI Barcelona Sants to Paris Gare de Lyon (about 6h46), RER D to Gare du Nord, then Eurostar (2h17) to London St Pancras.](<https://everyrail.com/trains/barcelona-to-london/>)[![Tower Bridge in London at dusk](<https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/brighton-to-london/>)Brighton to London by trainDirect trains take about 1 hour from Brighton to London, to Victoria, London Bridge or St Pancras. Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express. No reservations.](<https://everyrail.com/trains/brighton-to-london/>)[![Tower Bridge in London at dusk](<https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/brussels-to-london/>)Brussels to London by trainDirect Eurostar trains link Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid and London St Pancras in about two hours; fares start at £39 on selected departures.](<https://everyrail.com/trains/brussels-to-london/>)[![Tower Bridge in London at dusk](<https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/budapest-to-london/>)Budapest to London by trainBudapest to London by train is not direct: connect via Paris or Brussels, then take Eurostar to London St Pancras. Fastest trips take around 17 hours.](<https://everyrail.com/trains/budapest-to-london/>)[![Tower Bridge in London at dusk](<https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/coventry-to-london/>)Coventry to London by trainDirect trains from Coventry to London Euston take about 1 hour on Avanti West Coast and about 1h20 to 1h30 on London Northwestern Railway. Fares from £9.](<https://everyrail.com/trains/coventry-to-london/>)[![Tower Bridge in London at dusk](<https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/crewe-to-london/>)Crewe to London by trainDirect trains from Crewe to London Euston take 1h37 on the fastest Avanti West Coast services and around 2h10 on slower ones. Advance fares from £25.](<https://everyrail.com/trains/crewe-to-london/>)[![Tower Bridge in London at dusk](<https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/doncaster-to-london/>)Doncaster to London by trainDirect trains from Doncaster to London King's Cross take about 1h45. LNER, Hull Trains and Grand Central run them. LNER Advance from £19.10.](<https://everyrail.com/trains/doncaster-to-london/>)

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