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Birmingham to London Waterloo East train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Birmingham to London Waterloo East, starting from £6.90 and averaging £15.50. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 6m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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05:15
Birmingham Moor Street
07:52
London Waterloo East
2h 37m, No directChiltern RailwaysSoutheastern
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05:15
Birmingham Moor Street
07:58
London Waterloo East
2h 43m, DirectChiltern Railways
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05:30
Birmingham New Street
07:52
London Waterloo East
2h 22m, No directAvanti West CoastSoutheastern
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05:30
Birmingham New Street
07:54
London Waterloo East
2h 24m, DirectAvanti West Coast
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05:35
Birmingham New Street
08:15
London Waterloo East
2h 40m, No directWest Midlands Trains
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05:35
Birmingham New Street
08:29
Paris
2h 54m, DirectWest Midlands Trains
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Birmingham to London Waterloo East train route details

First train
First train
00:41
Last train
Last train
23:11
Departure station
Departure station
Birmingham
Arrival station
Arrival station
London Waterloo East
Journey time
Journey time
2h 6m
Distance
Distance
164 km
Price
Price
£6.90*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Avanti West Coast, Southeastern, Chiltern Railways

How to book cheap train tickets from Birmingham to London Waterloo East

Season Tickets for frequent travels

Season Tickets for frequent travels

If you frequently travel between Birmingham and London Waterloo East, 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

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

Travelling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Birmingham to London Waterloo East. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays.
Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

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 Waterloo East 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%

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 Waterloo East, 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%

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

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Birmingham to London Waterloo East train ticket types

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.