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Outbound fromLivingston to Birmingham International by train
It takes an average of 6h 17m to travel from Livingston to Birmingham International by train, over a distance of around 249 miles (401 km). There are normally 17 trains per day travelling from Livingston to Birmingham International and tickets for this journey start from £28.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 01:06 | |
| Departure station | Livingston | |
| Arrival station | Birmingham International | |
| Journey time | From 4h 45m | |
| Distance | 249 miles (401 km) | |
| Frequency | 17 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £28.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales |
Taking the train from Livingston to Birmingham International in 4 hours 45 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Livingston to Birmingham International? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 6 hours 17 minutes to travel the 249 miles (401 km) from Livingston to Birmingham International by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 45 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 17 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or ScotRail to Birmingham International. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Livingston to Birmingham International in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £28.50. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Birmingham International by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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