The average train between Birmingham and Congleton takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Congleton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Congleton. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Congleton at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Congleton. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Congleton station via Stoke-on-Trent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
Birmingham to Congleton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Congleton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Congleton station.
Book your Birmingham to Congleton train tickets online with Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Birmingham and Congleton is 78.7 km. The road distance is 90 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Congleton via Stoke-on-Trent in around 1h 47m.