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Birmingham New Street to New Cumnock by train

First train

06:05

Last train

01:50

Departure station

Birmingham New Street

Arrival station

New Cumnock

Journey time

From 4h 23m

Distance

222 miles (358 km)

Frequency

12 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast

How to travel from Birmingham New Street to New Cumnock by train

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

You'll usually find 12 trains per day running between Birmingham New Street and New Cumnock, which usually take 6 hours 55 minutes to complete the 222 miles (358 km) journey. It can take as little as 4 hours 23 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 New Cumnock by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Avanti West Coast, ScotRail or TransPennine Express are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.

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 New Cumnock if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to New Cumnock? 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 New Cumnock

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

How do I travel from Birmingham New Street to New Cumnock?

You can get from Birmingham New Street to New Cumnock by train in 6 hours and 55 minutes on average, with the fastest journeys taking just 4 hours and 23 minutes. Check out our Journey Planner for more details.

How long does the train from Birmingham New Street to New Cumnock take?

The average journey time by train between Birmingham New Street and New Cumnock is 6 hours and 55 minutes, with around 12 trains per day running on this route. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Birmingham New Street and New Cumnock by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Birmingham New Street to New Cumnock is 4 hours and 23 minutes.

Can you take a train directly from Birmingham New Street to New Cumnock?

No, there are no direct train services from Birmingham New Street to New Cumnock. Travelling from Birmingham New Street to New Cumnock by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

Cheap train tickets from Birmingham New Street to New Cumnock

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 New Cumnock 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.

Split your tickets

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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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