Birmingham to London Marylebone Trains From €12.80*

Chiltern Railways operates all direct services between Birmingham Moor Street and London Marylebone, covering approximately 99 miles. Journey times range from 1 hour 47 minutes on the fastest services to around 2 hours on most departures, with trains running every 30 minutes throughout the day.

Does Chiltern Railways offer First Class?

Yes, Chiltern Railways has reintroduced First Class on its new Mark 5A trains. During the current rollout, passengers can purchase a First Class upgrade onboard for a flat £20 single supplement, subject to availability, directly from the Train Manager.

What is included in Standard Class?

Standard Class delivers excellent value with comfortable seating, generous legroom and modern onboard facilities. Passengers benefit from free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, power sockets and USB charging at every seat on the upgraded fleet.

Digital passenger information displays provide live journey updates, while improved mobile signal reception allows most travellers to remain connected throughout the journey.

Is there enough luggage space on board?

Yes, Chiltern Railways provides generous luggage storage throughout its trains. Large floor-standing luggage racks are positioned near carriage entrances for suitcases, while overhead shelves accommodate smaller bags and backpacks.

Additional storage is available beneath most seats. On the newest Mark 5A trains, dedicated cycle storage spaces can accommodate up to six full-sized bicycles on selected services.

Departure from Birmingham Moor Street

Specific transport links

• Birmingham New Street: A clearly signposted five-minute walk via St Martin's Queensway links the city's busiest station with Birmingham Moor Street for easy connections.
• West Midlands Metro: Trams stop within a short walk of the station, providing direct links across Birmingham city centre and towards Wolverhampton.
• Local buses: Multiple National Express West Midlands bus services stop along Moor Street Queensway, giving convenient access from across the city.
• Bullring Shopping Centre: The main entrance is only a few minutes away on foot, making it easy to combine shopping with your journey.

Station layout

• Platforms 1 and 2: Most direct Chiltern Railways services to London Marylebone depart from these platforms.
• Main concourse: The compact station layout allows passengers to move between the entrance, ticket office and platforms within just a few minutes.

Pre-departure essentials

The beautifully restored Centenary Lounge is one of the station's highlights, serving breakfasts, sandwiches, cakes and hot drinks in a classic Great Western Railway-inspired setting.

If you are after something quicker, the Espresso Station offers quality coffee and pastries, while nearby Birmingham New Street provides larger food outlets, Marks & Spencer Simply Food and Boots for meal deals and travel essentials.

Onboard trains from Birmingham to London Marylebone

Chiltern Railways trains reach speeds of up to 100 mph, carrying thousands of passengers each week through Warwickshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

The scenic side

• Sit on the left-hand side to enjoy uninterrupted views across the Warwickshire countryside, rural Oxfordshire and the rolling landscapes of the Chiltern Hills National Landscape.
• Sit on the right-hand side to look out for attractive market towns, historic railway infrastructure and excellent views as the train approaches north-west London.

Key landmarks

• Warwick Castle: Shortly after Leamington Spa, sharp-eyed passengers may catch a glimpse of the castle's towers rising above the surrounding landscape.
• River Avon: The railway briefly crosses the river near Warwick, offering attractive countryside views before continuing south.
• Wembley Stadium: As London approaches, the stadium's distinctive steel arch dominates the skyline before arrival at Marylebone.

Arriving at London Marylebone

London Marylebone welcomes around 11 million passengers every year while remaining one of the capital's easiest stations to navigate.

The correct exit

• Main concourse exit: Walk through the ticket barriers onto Melcombe Place for the quickest route towards Baker Street, Regent's Park and central London.
• Taxi rank exit: Turn right after the barriers to reach Great Central Street, or head straight out to Melcombe Place, where the primary licensed taxi ranks are located.
• London Underground: Follow station signs within the concourse to access Marylebone Underground station and the Bakerloo line.

Onward travel

• London Underground: The Bakerloo line provides direct services towards Oxford Circus, Piccadilly Circus, Waterloo and Elephant & Castle.
• Baker Street station: A five-minute walk gives access to the Circle, Jubilee, Metropolitan and Hammersmith & City lines if you need alternative Underground routes.
• London buses: Bus stops on Melcombe Place serve routes like the 2 and 13, while nearby Marylebone Road provides access to routes 18, 27, and 205.

Walkability

London Marylebone is one of the capital's most walkable railway stations. Baker Street is only a few minutes away on foot, while Regent's Park, Madame Tussauds and Oxford Street can all be reached within around 15 to 20 minutes.

For many visitors, walking is quicker than changing onto another train or taking a taxi, particularly outside peak commuting hours.