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Outbound fromHersham to Birmingham New Street by train
It takes an average of 4h 21m to travel from Hersham to Birmingham New Street by train, over a distance of around 100 miles (160 km). There are normally 9 trains per day travelling from Hersham to Birmingham New Street and tickets for this journey start from £17.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 07:49 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:23 | |
| Departure station | Hersham | |
| Arrival station | Birmingham New Street | |
| Journey time | From 3h 0m | |
| Distance | 100 miles (160 km) | |
| Frequency | 9 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £17.40 | |
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Taking the train from Hersham to Birmingham New Street in 3 hours
Thinking about taking the train from Hersham to Birmingham New Street? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 21 minutes to travel the 100 miles (160 km) from Hersham to Birmingham New Street by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 9 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. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with South Western Railway or CrossCountry, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Hersham to Birmingham New Street in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £17.40. 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 Hersham to Birmingham New Street
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 Hersham to Birmingham New Street 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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