The average train between London and West Midlands takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is an hourly train service from London to West Midlands. 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 London and West Midlands. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:30 PM which arrives into West Midlands at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from London to West Midlands. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at West Midlands station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
London to West Midlands train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
London to West Midlands train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your London to West Midlands train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Metro and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between London and West Midlands is 167.4 km. The road distance is 186 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 1h 17m. West Midlands Trains also services this route 5 times a day.