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New Cross to Birmingham New Street Train prices and times

Planning a journey from New Cross to Birmingham New Street? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as QAR 54.93, with average prices for this route around QAR 129.82. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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DepartureArrivalOperator
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05:49
3h 29m, Changes required
New Cross
09:18
Birmingham New Street
SoutheasternChiltern Railways
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05:57
2h 30m, Changes required
New Cross
08:27
Birmingham New Street
London OvergroundAvanti West Coast
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06:14
2h 31m, Changes required
New Cross
08:45
Birmingham New Street
SoutheasternAvanti West CoastCrossCountry
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06:17
2h 31m, Changes required
New Cross
08:48
Birmingham New Street
SoutheasternAvanti West Coast
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06:32
2h 24m, Changes required
New Cross
08:56
Birmingham New Street
SoutheasternAvanti West Coast
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06:32
3h 15m, Changes required
New Cross
09:47
Paris
SoutheasternChiltern Railways
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New Cross to Birmingham New Street Train Route Details

First train
First train
05:49
Last train
Last train
23:58
Departure station
Departure station
New Cross
Arrival station
Arrival station
Birmingham New Street
Journey time
Journey time
2h 10m
Distance
Distance
170 km
Price
Price
QAR 54.93*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, London Overground, Chiltern Railways

How to book cheap train tickets from New Cross to Birmingham New Street

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from New Cross to Birmingham New Street. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from New Cross to Birmingham New Street 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 New Cross 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%

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 New Cross to Birmingham New Street ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling 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 traveling from New Cross to Birmingham New Street more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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