Birmingham, United Kingdom to London, United Kingdom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

101 miles 162.5 km · straight line
117.7 miles actual route 189.5 km · driving distance
2h 28min estimated drive time
£18 - £22 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
131° SE bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, United Kingdom from London, United Kingdom?

The distance from Birmingham, United Kingdom to London, United Kingdom is 101 miles (162.5 km) as the crow flies. London, United Kingdom is located SE of Birmingham, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 117.7 miles, taking about 2h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Birmingham, United Kingdom and London, United Kingdom. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Birmingham, United Kingdom to London, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 28min £18 - £22 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 58min $9–$18* Budget
Train ~2h 21min $14–$41* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, United Kingdom & London, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Birmingham, United Kingdom
52.49°N, 1.89°W
Europe/London
140m elevation
London, United Kingdom
51.51°N, 0.13°W
Europe/London
11m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 34 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 246.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM