Without a car · Bus, Metro, Long-distance train
London to Birmingham
1h 37min at the fastest, at least 1 change.
At a glance
- Fastest
- 1h 37min 06:57 → 08:34
- Usually
- 1h 44min 32 journeys during the day
- Changes
- at least 1 first departure 06:00, last 19:24
- Distance
- 163 km as the crow flies
The routes on the map
- 1h 37min · Bus 176, Metro Northern, Long-distance train Avanti (32 departures)
Journeys on Tue 27 Oct
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06:00 → 07:55
1h 55min · 2 changes
BUS24 MNorthern ICAvantiPrice not available
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06:17 → 08:07
1h 50min · 1 change
MNorthern ICAvantiPrice not available
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06:18 → 08:07
1h 49min · 2 changes
BUS24 MNorthern ICAvantiPrice not available
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06:55 → 08:34
1h 39min · 1 change
MNorthern ICAvantiPrice not available
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06:57 → 08:34
1h 37min · 2 changes
BUS176 MNorthern ICAvantiPrice not available
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06:58 → 08:52
1h 54min · 2 changes
MNorthern ICAvanti ICCrossCountryPrice not available
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07:00 → 08:52
1h 52min · 3 changes
BUS24 MNorthern ICAvanti ICCrossCountryPrice not available
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07:01 → 08:55
1h 54min · 1 change
MNorthern ICAvantiPrice not available
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10:00 → 11:55
1h 55min · 1 change
MNorthern ICAvantiPrice not available
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10:24 → 12:04
1h 40min · 1 change
MNorthern ICAvantiPrice not available
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10:54 → 12:34
1h 40min · 1 change
MNorthern ICAvantiPrice not available
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10:55 → 12:34
1h 39min · 2 changes
BUS24 MNorthern ICAvantiPrice not available
An ordinary weekday, calculated on 24 October 2026 from the networks' timetables. Timetables change from day to day: search for your date.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from London to Birmingham without a car?
1h 37min for the fastest journey (06:57 → 08:34), 1h 44min usually, based on 32 journeys found on Tue 27 Oct.
What time does the first journey from London to Birmingham leave?
On Tue 27 Oct, the first departure is at 06:00 and the last at 19:24. Timetables change from day to day: check your date on one-go.
How far is London from Birmingham?
163 km as the crow flies. The fastest journey by public transport takes 1h 37min.
Which companies run the journey from London to Birmingham?
London Buses, London Underground (TfL), Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry.
Timetables: transport networks (transport.data.gouv.fr), calculated with MOTIS. Maps: © OpenStreetMap contributors. How it works.