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St Albans to Birmingham New Street train prices and times

Looking to travel from St Albans to Birmingham New Street? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as AU$18.86, with average prices for this route around AU$104.76.

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
08:12 3h 39m, No direct St Albans City	11:51 Birmingham New Street		Find Tickets
08:17 3h 47m, No direct St Albans City	12:04 Birmingham New Street		Find Tickets
08:26 3h 48m, No direct St Albans Abbey	12:14 Birmingham New Street	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
09:15 2h 59m, No direct St Albans City	12:14 Birmingham New Street		Find Tickets
09:32 3h 19m, No direct St Albans City	12:51 Birmingham New Street	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
10:29 2h 46m, No direct St Albans City	13:15 Paris		Find Tickets

St Albans to Birmingham New Street train route details

First train

00:17

Last train

23:47

Departure station

St Albans

Arrival station

Birmingham New Street

Journey time

2h 28m

Distance

135 km

Price

AU$18.86*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, Elizabeth line, Chiltern Railways

How to book cheap train tickets from St Albans to Birmingham New Street

Travelling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from St Albans to Birmingham New Street. 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

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 involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from St Albans to Birmingham New Street, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

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 St Albans 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 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.

St Albans to Birmingham New Street 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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