Prestwick Town to Birmingham New Street by train
| First train | 05:20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:10 | |
| Departure station | Prestwick Town | |
| Arrival station | Birmingham New Street | |
| Journey time | From 5h 16m | |
| Distance | 236 miles (380 km) | |
| Frequency | 17 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from Prestwick Town to Birmingham New Street in 5 hours 16 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Prestwick Town to Birmingham New Street? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 7 hours 37 minutes to travel the 236 miles (380 km) from Prestwick Town to Birmingham New Street by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 16 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 17 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 London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or ScotRail to Birmingham New Street. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Prestwick Town to Birmingham New Street in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. 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 Prestwick Town to Birmingham New Street
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