The average train between Birmingham and Dunstable takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is an hourly train service from Birmingham to Dunstable. 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 Dunstable. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Dunstable at 2:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Dunstable station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Birmingham to Dunstable train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Dunstable train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Leagrave station.
Book your Birmingham to Dunstable train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Thameslink and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Birmingham and Dunstable is 114.9 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Leagrave via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 18m.