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Waterbeach to Birmingham Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Waterbeach to Birmingham, starting from £23.80 and averaging £32.00. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 50m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
18:44 2h 54m, Changes required Waterbeach	21:38 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
18:55 3h 32m, Changes required Waterbeach	22:27 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
19:44 2h 54m, Changes required Waterbeach	22:38 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
20:44 3h, Changes required Waterbeach	23:44 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
20:55 4h, Changes required Waterbeach	00:55 +1 Birmingham Moor Street	Find Tickets
20:55 4h 8m, Changes required Waterbeach	01:03 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Waterbeach to Birmingham Train Route Details

First train

00:37

Last train

23:28

Departure station

Waterbeach

Arrival station

Birmingham

Journey time

2h 50m

Distance

145 km

Price

£23.80*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry

How to book cheap train tickets from Waterbeach to Birmingham

Traveling in off-peak train times

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

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Waterbeach to Birmingham 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 for greater savings

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

Waterbeach to Birmingham 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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Waterbeach to Birmingham Train prices and times

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