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Pontefract to Birmingham New Street Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Pontefract to Birmingham New Street? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as US$35.10, with average prices for this route around US$35.10. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
19:47 2h 21m, Changes required Pontefract Tanshelf	22:08 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
20:47 2h 41m, Changes required Pontefract Tanshelf	23:28 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
22:58 7h 54m, Changes required Pontefract Tanshelf	06:52 +1 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
22:58 9h 8m, Changes required Pontefract Tanshelf	08:06 +1 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
23:16 7h 40m, Changes required Pontefract Monkhill	06:56 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Pontefract to Birmingham New Street Train Route Details

First train

06:19

Last train

23:16

Departure station

Pontefract

Arrival station

Birmingham New Street

Journey time

2h 16m

Distance

141 km

Price

US$35.10*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Northern, Grand Central

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

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Pontefract to Birmingham New Street during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Pontefract 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%

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 Pontefract 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 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 Pontefract to Birmingham New Street ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group 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.

Pontefract to Birmingham New Street train ticket types

Save money on your trip from Pontefract to Birmingham New Street with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

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Pontefract to Birmingham New Street Train prices and times

Pontefract to Birmingham New Street Train Route Details