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Birmingham to London Charing Cross train prices and times

Looking to travel from Birmingham to London Charing Cross? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as €11.25, with average prices for this route around €14.36.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Operator	Find Tickets
19:36 2h 29m, No direct Birmingham New Street	22:05 London Charing Cross	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
19:36 2h 51m, Direct Birmingham New Street	22:27 London Charing Cross	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
19:47 1h 57m, Direct Birmingham New Street	21:44 London Charing Cross		Find Tickets
19:52 2h 20m, No direct Birmingham New Street	22:12 London Charing Cross		Find Tickets
20:17 2h 43m, Direct Birmingham Moor Street	23:00 London Charing Cross		Find Tickets
20:21 2h 11m, Direct Birmingham New Street	22:32 Paris		Find Tickets

Birmingham to London Charing Cross train route details

First train

00:41

Last train

23:11

Departure station

Birmingham

Arrival station

London Charing Cross

Journey time

1h 52m

Distance

163 km

Price

€11.25*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry

How to book cheap train tickets from Birmingham to London Charing Cross

Season Tickets for frequent travels

If you frequently travel between Birmingham and London Charing Cross, a Season Ticket allows unlimited travel between these stations and is available for various durations, such as weekly, monthly, annually, or flexi. Enjoy the convenience of not having to buy a ticket for each journey, as well as significant savings.

Network Railcard for Southeast England

By purchasing a Network Railcard for only £30 per year, unlock incredible savings of up to 1/3 on every ticket for your travels within London and the South East. With this Railcard in hand, you can enjoy reduced costs on various ticket types, including Standard or Super Off-Peak Tickets.

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Birmingham to London Charing Cross during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Birmingham to London Charing Cross for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Birmingham to London Charing Cross, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Birmingham to London Charing Cross more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Birmingham to London Charing Cross train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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