How to get from Birmingham West Midlands to Kew
3 ways, 155 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 1h 59m | £69–188 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 2h 53m | £18–24 estimated |
| Taxi | 2h 53m | £275–395 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:01 → 10:452h 44m · directChiltern Railways Chiltern Railways£69–154
- 08:08 → 10:112h 3m · 1 changeAvanti West Coast Avanti£91–188
- 08:13 → 10:192h 6m · 1 changeAvanti West Coast Avanti£79–166
- 08:31 → 11:082h 37m · directChiltern Railways Chiltern Railways£69–154
- 08:38 → 10:371h 59m · 1 changeAvanti West Coast Avanti£88–182
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Birmingham West Midlands to Kew?
- The fastest way is by train: about 1h 59m door to door. The straight-line distance is 155 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Birmingham West Midlands to Kew?
- Drive is the cheapest, from £18. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Birmingham West Midlands to Kew?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 2 direct trains, the fastest taking 1h 59m. Fares run £69–188 across classes.
- How far is Kew from Birmingham West Midlands by road?
- About 197 km, roughly 2h 53m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around £18–24; tolls and parking are extra.