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Birmingham New Street to London Waterloo East train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Birmingham New Street to London Waterloo East, starting from £ 6.40 and averaging £ 13.10. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 6m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
15:03 Birmingham New Street	18:07 London Waterloo East	3h 4m, No direct		Find Tickets
15:06 Birmingham New Street	18:08 London Waterloo East	3h 2m, Direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
15:17 Birmingham New Street	17:28 London Waterloo East	2h 11m, No direct		Find Tickets
15:17 Birmingham New Street	17:31 London Waterloo East	2h 14m, Direct		Find Tickets
15:21 Birmingham New Street	17:42 London Waterloo East	2h 21m, No direct		Find Tickets
15:21 Birmingham New Street	17:45 Paris	2h 24m, Direct		Find Tickets View More Trains

Birmingham New Street to London Waterloo East train route details

First train

00:41

Last train

23:11

Departure station

Birmingham New Street

Arrival station

London Waterloo East

Journey time

2h 6m

Distance

164 km

Price

£ 6.40*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, Southeastern, Chiltern Railways

How to book cheap train tickets from Birmingham New Street to London Waterloo East

Season Tickets for frequent travels

Are you frequently traveling between Birmingham New Street and London Waterloo East 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 Southeast England

To save on train travel in Southeast 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 travellers within this region.

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Birmingham New Street to London Waterloo East can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit 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 Birmingham New Street to London Waterloo East, 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%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

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.

Birmingham New Street to London Waterloo East train ticket types

Save money on your trip from Birmingham New Street to London Waterloo East with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

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