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Essex Road to Birmingham New Street train prices and times

Looking to travel from Essex Road to Birmingham New Street? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as SAR 56.42, with average prices for this route around SAR 133.35.

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

Departs	Arrives	Operator	Find Tickets
23:48 6h 27m, No direct Essex Road	06:15 +1 Birmingham New Street	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets

Essex Road to Birmingham New Street train route details

First train

00:29

Last train

23:48

Departure station

Essex Road

Arrival station

Birmingham New Street

Journey time

1h 55m

Distance

162 km

Price

SAR 56.42*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry

How to book cheap train tickets from Essex Road to Birmingham New Street

Travelling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Essex Road to Birmingham New Street. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays.

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 Essex Road to Birmingham New Street, 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 Essex Road to Birmingham New Street 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 travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Essex Road to Birmingham New Street more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Essex Road to Birmingham New Street 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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Essex Road to Birmingham New Street train prices and times

Essex Road to Birmingham New Street train route details