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Clacton-on-Sea to Birmingham New Street train prices and times

Looking to travel from Clacton-on-Sea to Birmingham New Street? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £13.50, with average prices for this route around £32.00.

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
05:15 3h 41m, No direct Clacton-on-Sea	08:56 Birmingham New Street		Find Tickets
05:15 5h 3m, No direct Clacton-on-Sea	10:18 Birmingham New Street		Find Tickets
05:40 3h 47m, No direct Clacton-on-Sea	09:27 Birmingham New Street		Find Tickets
05:40 4h 38m, No direct Clacton-on-Sea	10:18 Birmingham New Street	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
06:05 3h 51m, No direct Clacton-on-Sea	09:56 Birmingham New Street		Find Tickets
06:05 5h 13m, No direct Clacton-on-Sea	11:18 Paris		Find Tickets

Clacton-on-Sea to Birmingham New Street train route details

First train

05:15

Last train

23:05

Departure station

Clacton-on-Sea

Arrival station

Birmingham New Street

Journey time

3h 36m

Distance

222 km

Price

£13.50*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, Elizabeth line, Chiltern Railways

How to book cheap train tickets from Clacton-on-Sea to Birmingham New Street

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Clacton-on-Sea to Birmingham New Street can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards 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 Clacton-on-Sea to Birmingham New Street, 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%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Clacton-on-Sea to Birmingham New Street ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Clacton-on-Sea to Birmingham New Street more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Clacton-on-Sea to Birmingham New Street 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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Clacton-on-Sea to Birmingham New Street train prices and times

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