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London Waterloo to Birmingham Train prices and times

Planning a journey from London Waterloo to Birmingham? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as €11.24, with average prices for this route around €14.34. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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17:01
London Waterloo
19:35
Birmingham Moor Street
2 hours 34 minutes, DirectChiltern Railways
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17:02
London Waterloo
18:56
Birmingham New Street
1 hour 54 minutes, DirectAvanti West Coast
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17:11
London Waterloo
19:44
Birmingham New Street
2 hours 33 minutes, Changes requiredWest Midlands Trains
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17:21
London Waterloo
20:14
Birmingham New Street
2 hours 53 minutes, DirectWest Midlands Trains
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17:35
London Waterloo
19:27
Birmingham New Street
1 hour 52 minutes, DirectAvanti West Coast
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17:35
London Waterloo
20:04
Paris
2 hours 29 minutes, DirectChiltern Railways
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London Waterloo to Birmingham Train Route Details

First train
First train
00:33
Last train
Last train
23:02
Departure station
Departure station
London Waterloo
Arrival station
Arrival station
Birmingham
Journey time
Journey time
1 hour 52 minutes
Distance
Distance
164 km
Price
Price
€11.24*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry

How to book cheap train tickets from London Waterloo to Birmingham

Season Tickets for frequent travel

Season Tickets for frequent travel

For frequent travelers between London Waterloo 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

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from London Waterloo to Birmingham. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.
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 Waterloo 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 Waterloo 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 Waterloo 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 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 London Waterloo to Birmingham more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

London Waterloo to Birmingham 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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