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Holyhead to Birmingham New Street Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Holyhead to Birmingham New Street, starting from QAR 67.65 and averaging QAR 133.80. The entire journey takes no more than 3h 3m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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10:38 3h 18m, Changes required Holyhead	13:56 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
10:38 3h 54m, Changes required Holyhead	14:32 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
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11:30 4h 2m, Direct Holyhead	15:32 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
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Holyhead to Birmingham New Street Train Route Details

First train

04:45

Last train

20:32

Departure station

Holyhead

Arrival station

Birmingham New Street

Journey time

3h 3m

Distance

206 km

Price

QAR 67.65*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains

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

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Holyhead 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 Holyhead 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 for greater savings

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 traveling from Holyhead 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%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

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

Holyhead to Birmingham New Street train ticket types

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

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

Trains from Holyhead to Birmingham New Street from QAR 67.65

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Holyhead to Birmingham New Street Train prices and times

Holyhead to Birmingham New Street Train Route Details