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St Albans to Birmingham New Street Train prices and times

Planning a journey from St Albans to Birmingham New Street? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as PHP 722.46, with average prices for this route around PHP 4,013.62. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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DepartureArrivalOperator
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03:55
3h 49m, Changes required
St Albans City
07:44
Birmingham New Street
ThameslinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains
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03:55
4h 23m, Changes required
St Albans City
08:18
Birmingham New Street
ThameslinkChiltern Railways
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04:53
2h 55m, Changes required
St Albans City
07:48
Birmingham New Street
ThameslinkAvanti West Coast
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04:53
3h 55m, Changes required
St Albans City
08:48
Birmingham New Street
ThameslinkChiltern Railways
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05:18
3h, Changes required
St Albans City
08:18
Birmingham New Street
ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwayCrossCountry
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05:23
2h 37m, Changes required
St Albans City
08:00
Paris
ThameslinkAvanti West Coast
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St Albans to Birmingham New Street 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 New Street
Journey time
Journey time
1h 40m
Distance
Distance
135 km
Price
Price
PHP 722.46*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry

How to book cheap train tickets from St Albans to Birmingham New Street

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from St Albans to Birmingham New Street. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, 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%

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 St Albans 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%

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

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