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Outbound fromAshford (Surrey) to Birmingham New Street by train
It takes an average of 3h 49m to travel from Ashford (Surrey) to Birmingham New Street by train, over a distance of around 94 miles (152 km). There are normally 34 trains per day travelling from Ashford (Surrey) to Birmingham New Street and tickets for this journey start from £81.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:38 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 01:08 | |
| Departure station | Ashford (Surrey) | |
| Arrival station | Birmingham New Street | |
| Journey time | From 2h 37m | |
| Distance | 94 miles (152 km) | |
| Frequency | 34 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £81.20 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, London Overground, South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Southern |
Taking the train from Ashford (Surrey) to Birmingham New Street in 2 hours 37 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Ashford (Surrey) to Birmingham New Street? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 49 minutes to travel the 94 miles (152 km) from Ashford (Surrey) to Birmingham New Street by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 37 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 34 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway or CrossCountry to Birmingham New Street. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Ashford (Surrey) to Birmingham New Street in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £81.20. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Birmingham New Street by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Ashford (Surrey) to Birmingham New Street
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Ashford (Surrey) to Birmingham New Street is right for you.
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