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Find the best prices from London Kings Cross to Birmingham

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from London Kings Cross to Birmingham, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

BHD 4.650

Tue25Nov

BHD 4.650

Wed26Nov

BHD 2.970

Thu27Nov

BHD 4.650

Fri28Nov

BHD 4.650

Sat29Nov

BHD 4.650

Sun30Nov

BHD 4.650

Mon1Dec

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London Kings Cross to Birmingham Train prices and times

Looking to travel from London Kings Cross to Birmingham? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as BHD 2.970, with average prices for this route around BHD 6.170.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
05:45 2 hours 14 minutes, Changes required London Kings Cross	07:59 Birmingham New Street		Find Tickets
05:53 2 hours 42 minutes, Direct London Kings Cross	08:35 Birmingham Moor Street		Find Tickets
05:56 2 hours 49 minutes, Direct London Kings Cross	08:45 Birmingham New Street	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
06:08 1 hour 52 minutes, Direct London Kings Cross	08:00 Birmingham New Street		Find Tickets
06:18 2 hours 27 minutes, Changes required London Kings Cross	08:45 Birmingham New Street	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
06:29 2 hours 36 minutes, Direct London Kings Cross	09:05 Paris		Find Tickets

London Kings Cross to Birmingham Train Route Details

First train

05:45

Last train

23:44

Departure station

London Kings Cross

Arrival station

Birmingham

Journey time

1 hour 36 minutes

Distance

161 km

Price

BHD 2.970*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry

How to book cheap train tickets from London Kings Cross to Birmingham

Season Tickets for frequent travel

If you frequently travel between London Kings Cross and Birmingham, a Season Ticket allows unlimited travel between these stations and is available for various durations, such as weekly, monthly, annual, or flexi. Enjoy the convenience of not having to buy a ticket for each journey, as well as significant savings.

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

We recommend buying train tickets from London Kings Cross 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

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards 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 London Kings Cross 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 London Kings Cross 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 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 Kings Cross 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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