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Outbound fromBirmingham to Ash by train
It takes an average of 5h 46m to travel from Birmingham to Ash by train, over a distance of around 99 miles (160 km). There are normally 23 trains per day travelling from Birmingham to Ash and tickets for this journey start from £39.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:03 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:45 | |
| Departure station | Birmingham | |
| Arrival station | Ash | |
| Journey time | From 2h 21m | |
| Distance | 99 miles (160 km) | |
| Frequency | 23 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £39.10 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Southern, Chiltern Railways |
Taking the train from Birmingham to Ash in 2 hours 21 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Birmingham to Ash? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 46 minutes to travel the 99 miles (160 km) from Birmingham to Ash by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 21 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 23 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or South Western Railway to Ash. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Birmingham to Ash in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £39.10. 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 Ash by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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