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London Waterloo East to Birmingham Train prices and times
Looking to travel from London Waterloo East to Birmingham? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £9.90, with average prices for this route around £15.50.
To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.
| Departure | Arrival | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
05:20 London Waterloo East | 07:48 Birmingham New Street |  | Find Tickets |
05:25 London Waterloo East | 08:45 Birmingham New Street | West Midlands Trains | Find Tickets |
05:37 London Waterloo East | 08:00 Birmingham New Street | | Find Tickets |
05:38 London Waterloo East | 08:35 Birmingham Moor Street |  | Find Tickets |
05:39 London Waterloo East | 08:00 Birmingham New Street |  | Find Tickets |
05:47 London Waterloo East | 08:45 Paris | West Midlands Trains | Find Tickets |
London Waterloo East to Birmingham Train Route Details
First train
05:20
Last train
23:46
Journey time
2 hours 3 minutes
Distance
164 km
Price
£9.90*
How to book cheap train tickets from London Waterloo East to Birmingham
Season Tickets for frequent travel
Are you frequently traveling between London Waterloo East and Birmingham on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis? Season Tickets provide unlimited travel during specific times, allowing you to freely hop on and off trains between two stations without worrying about individual ticket bookings, and offering significant savings in the process.
Network Railcard for South East England
To save on train travel in South East England, consider getting a Network Railcard. For a £30 annual fee, this railcard offers 1/3 off most fares, including routes to and from London. Whether for standard or off-peak tickets, it's highly advantageous for frequent travelers within this region.
Traveling in off-peak train times
We recommend buying train tickets from London Waterloo East 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 London Waterloo East 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 London Waterloo East 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 Waterloo East 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 Waterloo East 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:
Off-peak & Super Off-peak train tickets
Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
These are valid for both the outbound and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
Typically the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.
Season train tickets
This is a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.
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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.