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Birmingham New Street to Clifton Down by train

First train

05:00

Last train

22:12

Departure station

Birmingham New Street

Arrival station

Clifton Down

Journey time

From 1h 44m

Distance

76 miles (123 km)

Frequency

28 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

How to travel from Birmingham New Street to Clifton Down by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Birmingham New Street to Clifton Down? Look no further.

You'll usually find 28 trains per day running between Birmingham New Street and Clifton Down, which usually take 3 hours 39 minutes to complete the 76 miles (123 km) journey. It can take as little as 1 hour 44 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Clifton Down by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Both Great Western Railway and CrossCountry trains operate on this route, offering modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage as standard.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Clifton Down if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to Clifton Down? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.

FAQs about the train journey from Birmingham New Street to Clifton Down

Want to know more about your journey from Birmingham New Street to Clifton Down? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you get to Clifton Down from Birmingham New Street?

To travel to Clifton Down from Birmingham New Street, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 3 hours and 39 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 1 hour and 44 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Birmingham New Street to Clifton Down?

Trains from Birmingham New Street to Clifton Down take an average of 3 hours and 39 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 1 hour and 44 minutes. You'll usually find 28 trains per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

What is the quickest journey time between Birmingham New Street and Clifton Down by train?

The quickest journey time between Birmingham New Street and Clifton Down by train is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

Are there direct trains from Birmingham New Street to Clifton Down?

No, there are no direct trains running from Birmingham New Street to Clifton Down, you’ll usually need to make at least 1 change during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Clifton Down

Book in advance

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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 Birmingham New Street to Clifton Down is right for you.

Use your Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.

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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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