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Dover to Birmingham train prices and times

Planning a journey from Dover to Birmingham? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as CLP 41,311, with average prices for this route around CLP 95,661. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
05:35 6h 5m, No direct Dover Priory	11:40 Birmingham Moor Street	Find Tickets
07:45 4h 19m, No direct Dover Priory	12:04 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
07:45 4h 22m, No direct Dover Priory	12:07 Birmingham Moor Street	Find Tickets
08:43 4h 8m, No direct Dover Priory	12:51 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
08:43 4h 27m, No direct Dover Priory	13:10 Birmingham Moor Street	Find Tickets
08:43 4h 32m, No direct Dover Priory	13:15 Paris	Find Tickets

Dover to Birmingham train route details

First train

00:03

Last train

22:26

Departure station

Dover

Arrival station

Birmingham

Journey time

3h 50m

Distance

267 km

Price

CLP 41,311*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, Southeastern

How to book cheap train tickets from Dover to Birmingham

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 Dover to Birmingham can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about 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 Dover to Birmingham, 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 typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Dover to Birmingham ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

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 Dover to Birmingham more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Dover to Birmingham train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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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%.

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