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Dover to Birmingham Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Dover to Birmingham? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £32.00, with average prices for this route around £74.10.

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

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
10:45 3h 11m, Changes required Dover Priory	13:56 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
10:45 4h 20m, Changes required Dover Priory	15:05 Birmingham Moor Street	Find Tickets
11:48 3h 8m, Changes required Dover Priory	14:56 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
11:48 4h 17m, Changes required Dover Priory	16:05 Birmingham Moor Street	Find Tickets
12:48 3h 8m, Changes required Dover Priory	15:56 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
12:48 4h 17m, Changes required Dover Priory	17:05 Paris	Find Tickets

Dover to Birmingham Train Route Details

First train

04:26

Last train

22:48

Departure station

Dover

Arrival station

Birmingham

Journey time

3h 6m

Distance

267 km

Price

£32.00*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, Southeastern

How to book cheap train tickets from Dover to Birmingham

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Dover to Birmingham can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Dover 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%

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 Dover 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 Dover to Birmingham ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling 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 traveling from Dover to Birmingham more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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

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Dover to Birmingham Train prices and times

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