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Outbound fromBirmingham to Newmarket by train
It takes an average of 5h 37m to travel from Birmingham to Newmarket by train, over a distance of around 98 miles (158 km). There are normally 15 trains per day travelling from Birmingham to Newmarket and tickets for this journey start from £32 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:22 | |
| Departure station | Birmingham | |
| Arrival station | Newmarket | |
| Journey time | From 3h 42m | |
| Distance | 98 miles (158 km) | |
| Frequency | 15 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £32 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Great Northern, Greater Anglia |
Taking the train from Birmingham to Newmarket in 3 hours 42 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Birmingham to Newmarket? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 37 minutes to travel the 98 miles (158 km) from Birmingham to Newmarket by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 42 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 15 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 Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia or CrossCountry to Newmarket. 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 Newmarket in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £32.00. 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 Newmarket by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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