How to travel from Birmingham to London, United Kingdom

The distance between Birmingham and London is around 181km (112 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Birmingham to London by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to London Euston.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £51($60)
Operated byAvanti West Coast+ 2 others
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £8($10)
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car
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Drive

Drive to London Paddington.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance187km (116 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Birmingham and London

There are several options for getting from Birmingham to London by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($10) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £51 ($60).

The distance between Birmingham and London is around 181km (112 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 163km (101 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Birmingham and London by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Birmingham to London is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £51 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Birmingham and London, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Birmingham and London. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Birmingham and London with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 30m.

Avanti West Coast and London Midland run train services between Birmingham and London. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Birmingham and London. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Birmingham and London with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 2 hours and takes 2h 55m.

National Express run regular bus services between Birmingham and London. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 2h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Birmingham to London. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston. instead which will take 1h 30m.

The closest major airport to London is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from London. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Birmingham and London. The distance is around 187km (116 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Birmingham to London is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around £51 ($60).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Birmingham and London

Transport options from Birmingham to London
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 30m
£51($60)
every 20 mins181km (112 miles)
Bus
2h 55m
£8($10)
every 2 hours192km (119 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£33($39)
on demand187km (116 miles)

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Airports near London

The following major airports near London offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from London
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from London
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from London