The average train between York and West Midlands takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is an hourly train service from York 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 York and West Midlands. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 8:41 PM which arrives into West Midlands at 11:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to West Midlands. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at West Midlands station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
York to West Midlands train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from York station.
York to West Midlands train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your York to West Midlands train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Metro.
The distance between York and West Midlands is 172.4 km. The road distance is 208 km.
Cross Country operates a train from York to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 1h 52m.