The average train between Smethwick and Southall takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Smethwick to Southall. 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 Smethwick and Southall. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Smethwick is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Southall at 1:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Smethwick to Southall. However, there are services departing from Smethwick station and arriving at Southall station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Smethwick to Southall train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Smethwick to Southall train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Southall station.
Book your Smethwick to Southall train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Smethwick and Southall is 154.6 km. The road distance is 206 km.
You can take a train from Smethwick Rolfe Street to Southall via Birmingham New Street and Reading in around 3h 4m.