Explore Britain’s second-largest city with trains to Birmingham. A vibrant destination with plenty of things to see and do, train tickets to Birmingham are popular with couples, friends and families alike. From museums to shops, parks, galleries, restaurants and bars, there’s something for everyone in Birmingham. Even better, the city is easily accessible, with trains to Birmingham available from all over the UK.
There are a few ways you can save money on your travel to Birmingham. If you’re eligible, a railcard will be your best friend, saving you a 1/3 on each ticket you buy. Regardless of whether you have a railcard or not, book train tickets to Birmingham in advance for the best price. Travelling with others? GroupSave tickets can save you up to 34%. Flexible with your timings? Choose off-peak tickets. And if they’re still too expensive, try a SplitSave ticket where you have multiple tickets for just one journey.
When it comes to booking travel to Birmingham, there are three main train stations serving the city. Birmingham New Street is the city’s main train station, connecting Birmingham to the rest of the UK. The city’s other two stations, Birmingham Moor Street and Birmingham Snow Hill, also offer both local and national services.
Popular trains to Birmingham include those from London which take around 2 hours and are operated by Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains and Chiltern Railways, and those from Manchester which are operated by CrossCountry and take about 1 hour 30 minutes. Stratford upon Avon, Leicester and Wolverhampton are also popular routes to and from Birmingham.