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St Albans to Birmingham Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from St Albans to Birmingham, starting from THB 399.60 and averaging THB 2,219.98. The entire journey takes no more than 1h 40m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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DepartureArrivalOperator
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20:08
1h 40m, Changes required
St Albans Abbey
21:48
Birmingham New Street
West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast
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20:11
2h 27m, Changes required
St Albans City
22:38
Birmingham New Street
ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwayCrossCountry
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20:41
2h 41m, Changes required
St Albans City
23:22
Birmingham New Street
ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwayCrossCountry
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21:08
1h 54m, Changes required
St Albans Abbey
23:02
Birmingham New Street
West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast
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21:11
2h 33m, Changes required
St Albans City
23:44
Birmingham New Street
ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwayCrossCountry
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21:41
3h 22m, Changes required
St Albans City
01:03
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Paris
ThameslinkWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast
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St Albans to Birmingham Train Route Details

First train
First train
03:55
Last train
Last train
23:47
Departure station
Departure station
St Albans
Arrival station
Arrival station
Birmingham
Journey time
Journey time
1h 40m
Distance
Distance
135 km
Price
Price
THB 399.60*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry

How to book cheap train tickets from St Albans to Birmingham

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from St Albans 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.
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 St Albans 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 St Albans 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 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 St Albans 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

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 St Albans to Birmingham more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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