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Alton to Birmingham train prices and times

Looking to travel from Alton to Birmingham? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as JPY 6,003, with average prices for this route around JPY 6,837.

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

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
22:43 9h 5m, No direct Alton	07:48 +1 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
22:43 9h 22m, No direct Alton	08:05 +1 Birmingham Moor Street	Find Tickets
23:14 7h 49m, No direct Alton	07:03 +1 Birmingham Moor Street	Find Tickets
23:14 8h 34m, No direct Alton	07:48 +1 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
23:14 8h 37m, No direct Alton	07:51 +1 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
23:14 8h 51m, No direct Alton	08:05 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Alton to Birmingham train route details

First train

06:11

Last train

23:14

Departure station

Alton

Arrival station

Birmingham

Journey time

3h 3m

Distance

161 km

Price

JPY 6,003*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry

How to book cheap train tickets from Alton to Birmingham

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Alton 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.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Alton 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 Alton 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 usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Alton to Birmingham ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels 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.

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Save money on your trip from Alton to Birmingham with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

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