Train times from Birmingham New Street to London
Birmingham New Street connects to 1 London terminal. The fastest route is Euston in 79 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 79 minutes to Euston
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 1 (Euston)
- Operator
- Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Birmingham New Street to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euston | 79 min | same as fastest | 91 min | 4.5/hr | Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern |
Birmingham New Street to Euston
The fastest train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston takes 79 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern. That makes Birmingham New Street the 29th quickest of the 32 stations with a service into Euston inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 91 minutes, 12 minutes longer. That median covers 34 services arriving at Euston between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 4.5 an hour.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Birmingham New Street to London take?
The fastest train from Birmingham New Street reaches London Euston in 79 minutes. Birmingham New Street connects to 1 London terminal: Euston.
Which London station should I travel to from Birmingham New Street?
Euston is the quickest at 79 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Euston.
Is Birmingham New Street a good commuter town for London?
At 79 minutes to London Euston, Birmingham New Street is a longer commute, typically traded off against more space and lower housing costs. Direct trains keep the journey simple.
Are there direct trains from Birmingham New Street to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Euston.
What are the nearest stations to Birmingham New Street?
The closest alternatives are Birmingham International, Tamworth, Lichfield Trent Valley. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 90 minutes of Euston
Birmingham New Street is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 90 minutes of London Euston, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.
Nearby stations
Alternative departure points close to Birmingham New Street, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Birmingham International is quicker: 12 km away and 68 minutes into London Euston, saving 11 minutes on the journey above.