Travel from Birmingham to London

High-speed train services connecting Birmingham New Street to London Euston.

Avanti West Coast offers direct services from Birmingham New Street to London Euston. Booking in advance generally secures better fares. Onboard facilities usually include WiFi and comfortable seating.

Regular train services from Birmingham New Street to London Euston.

Operates services between Birmingham New Street and London Euston. These services can be a cost-effective option, particularly when booking non-peak tickets.

Train services connecting Birmingham Moor Street/Snow Hill to London Marylebone.

Chiltern Railways offers an alternative route from Birmingham Moor Street/Snow Hill to London Marylebone. This can be a good option for travelers heading to the west side of central London.

Extensive coach services from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station, with various stops.

National Express is a major coach operator offering frequent services. The fastest journeys, sometimes stopping at Golders Green, can be around 2h 15m. Services typically depart from Birmingham Coach Station (Digbeth) and arrive at London Victoria Coach Station. Facilities often include onboard toilets and WiFi.

Budget-friendly coach services between Birmingham Coach Station and London Victoria Coach Station.

Megabus offers competitive fares for coach travel between Birmingham Coach Station and London Victoria Coach Station. Booking in advance is recommended for the best prices.

Affordable coach services from Birmingham to various London stops.

FlixBus provides a budget-friendly option with modern coaches typically offering onboard restrooms and WiFi. Services usually depart from Birmingham Coach Station and arrive at various London stops, including London Victoria Coach Station.

Indirect flights with layovers are available, but direct flights are rare and generally not a practical option for this route due to efficient ground transport.

Direct flights between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and London's airports (such as Heathrow (LHR), Gatwick (LGW), Stansted (STN), Luton (LTN), City (LCY)) are not commonly offered. Connecting flights, often via European hubs, result in significantly longer travel times and are usually more expensive than direct train or bus services. Airlines that may offer indirect routes include easyJet, Ryanair, British Airways, Lufthansa, and others.

Driving from Birmingham to London offers flexibility, with several motorway routes available.

The distance is approximately 101-140 miles (162-225 km). Common routes involve the M6 and M1, or the M40 motorway. Fuel costs are estimates and depend on vehicle efficiency and current fuel prices. While UK motorways are generally toll-free, drivers entering central London should be aware of the Congestion Charge and Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) charges.