Birmingham to London Trains From £9.00*

• Avanti West Coast is the premium service connecting the two cities in only one and a half hours. It runs several times per hour and it’s the best choice for those wanting the full "First Class" experience with complimentary dining. 
• Chiltern Railways is a single-class service, the only company that runs the line through the Chiltern Hills, offering its passengers a prime view. It has stricter regulations about bicycles. 
• West Midlands Trains trains depart from Birmingham New Street and take a bit longer than their competitors. It’s usually the cheapest option available, especially when booked in advance. 

Reach London in just about 2 hours, travelling through the west across the English Midlands and Oxfordshire. 

Birmingham New Street & Moor Street: Getting to the Platform

Birmingham New Street is connected to the rest of the city via the West Midlands Metro tram, local buses, and the Cross-City rail line.

Avanti West Coast services to London depart from the upper-level platforms, while the West Midlands trains are announced on different platforms and displayed on the screen. New Street is largely underground with low ceilings and limited natural light. Follow the Avanti signs as soon as you enter to reach the upper level and board your Avanti train. 

Birmingham Moor Street is a far more charming alternative starting point, a beautifully restored Edwardian station with original features and a calm – almost opposite to the bustle of New Street.

• Birmingham Moor Street is right in the city centre on Moor Street Queensway, a short 4–8 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. Several buses stop directly outside, and the nearest Metro stop (Bull Street) is about 7 minutes on foot.

• The station sits right next to the Bullring and Selfridges — worth a wander if you have time. There's also a small café inside the station for a quick coffee before you board.

Onboard trains from Birmingham to London

All trains serving the Birmingham–London line are modern and well-equipped, with free Wi-Fi and charging points. On Avanti trains, the route heads south through the English Midlands via Coventry and Milton Keynes — a fast and straightforward ride into Euston. On Chiltern Railways, the journey takes a more scenic path through Warwickshire and Oxfordshire, passing through charming market towns before arriving in Marylebone.

Key Landmarks and scenic views

Arriving at London Euston 

London Euston is reasonably well marked, with digital screens showing incoming and outgoing trains along with platform numbers; though if you don't know the station, it can feel a little overwhelming at first. There are two main exits to the station.

• The Euston Road Exit (Main Exit): Head this way for taxis and buses, stopping directly in front of the station. 
• The Melton Street Exit: A quieter option leading towards Euston Square (an additional underground station at 10 minutes from the train station) and University College London. It’s also a convenient exit to avoid the main concourse crowds.

• Onward Travel: The underground lines, the Victoria Line (light blue) and the Northern Line (black), are accessible directly beneath the station. The bus routes 91 and 73 connect the station to the city centre, passing by Westminster, Whitehall and Oxford Circus.

Arriving at London Marylebone

• Main exit: The single main exit leads out onto Melcombe Place. The Underground station on the Bakerloo line is accessible via escalators from the main concourse.
• Onward Travel: Baker Street station is a five-minute walk away, giving you access to the Circle, Hammersmith & City, Jubilee, and all main Metropolitan lines giving you access to a much wider part of the city.