The average train between Farnham and Birmingham takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Farnham to Birmingham. 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 Farnham and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Farnham is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 7:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Ash and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Farnham to Birmingham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Farnham to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Farnham station and arriving at Birmingham station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Farnham to Birmingham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Ash station.
Farnham to Birmingham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Farnham to Birmingham train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Farnham and Birmingham is 159.8 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a train from Farnham to Birmingham New Street via Ash and Reading in around 3h 24m.