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Old Street to Birmingham Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Old Street to Birmingham? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as DKK 155.22, with average prices for this route around DKK 174.74. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
05:45 2h 15m, Changes required Old Street	08:00 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
06:23 2h 4m, Changes required Old Street	08:27 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
06:30 2h 18m, Changes required Old Street	08:48 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
06:53 2h 3m, Changes required Old Street	08:56 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
07:30 1h 57m, Changes required Old Street	09:27 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
07:58 1h 58m, Changes required Old Street	09:56 Paris	Find Tickets

Old Street to Birmingham Train Route Details

First train

00:30

Last train

23:47

Departure station

Old Street

Arrival station

Birmingham

Journey time

1h 57m

Distance

163 km

Price

DKK 155.22*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry

How to book cheap train tickets from Old Street to Birmingham

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Old Street to Birmingham 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 Old Street 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

Another option to consider is splitting your tickets to save more on fares. Instead of purchasing a direct ticket from Old Street to Birmingham, you can split the route into two legs: A to C and C to B. This is often cheaper than purchasing a direct ticket, and you usually won’t need to change trains or seats.

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

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

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Old Street to Birmingham Train prices and times

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