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London Blackfriars to Birmingham Train prices and times

Planning a journey from London Blackfriars to Birmingham? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £9.90, with average prices for this route around £15.50. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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21:15
London Blackfriars
00:04+1
Birmingham Moor Street
2h 49m, DirectChiltern Railways
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21:17
London Blackfriars
00:23+1
Birmingham New Street
3h 6m, Changes requiredAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains
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21:43
London Blackfriars
00:36+1
Birmingham Moor Street
2h 53m, DirectChiltern Railways
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21:44
London Blackfriars
00:33+1
Birmingham New Street
2h 49m, DirectAvanti West Coast
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22:20
London Blackfriars
00:55+1
Birmingham Moor Street
2h 35m, DirectChiltern Railways
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22:44
London Blackfriars
01:32+1
Paris
2h 48m, DirectAvanti West Coast
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London Blackfriars to Birmingham Train Route Details

First train
First train
00:37
Last train
Last train
23:49
Departure station
Departure station
London Blackfriars
Arrival station
Arrival station
Birmingham
Journey time
Journey time
1h 57m
Distance
Distance
164 km
Price
Price
£9.90*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, Elizabeth line, Chiltern Railways

How to book cheap train tickets from London Blackfriars to Birmingham

Season Tickets for frequent travel

Season Tickets for frequent travel

For frequent travelers between London Blackfriars and Birmingham, consider a Season Ticket, providing unlimited travel between specified stations for different durations, such as weekly, monthly, annual, or flexi. Alongside substantial savings, enjoy the convenience of not having to buy a ticket for each journey.
Network Railcard for South East England

Network Railcard for South East England

By purchasing a Network Railcard for only £30 per year, unlock incredible savings of up to 1/3 on every ticket for your travels within London and the South East. With this Railcard in hand, you can enjoy reduced costs on various ticket types, including Standard or Super Off-Peak Tickets.
Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from London Blackfriars to Birmingham can result in significant cost savings.
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 London Blackfriars 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 to save an average extra 30%

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 traveling from London Blackfriars to Birmingham, 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%

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 London Blackfriars 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

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.

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