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Birmingham New Street to Barrhead Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Birmingham New Street to Barrhead? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as €30.81, with average prices for this route around €30.81. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
16:07 5 hours 18 minutes, Changes required Birmingham New Street	21:25 Barrhead	Find Tickets
17:07 4 hours 48 minutes, Changes required Birmingham New Street	21:55 Barrhead	Find Tickets
19:07 11 hours 42 minutes, Changes required Birmingham New Street	06:49 +1 Barrhead	Find Tickets
22:30 10 hours 50 minutes, Changes required Birmingham New Street	09:20 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Birmingham New Street to Barrhead Train Route Details

First train

01:47

Last train

22:30

Departure station

Birmingham New Street

Arrival station

Barrhead

Journey time

4 hours 48 minutes

Distance

404 km

Price

€30.81*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, ScotRail

How to book cheap train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Barrhead

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Birmingham New Street to Barrhead can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Birmingham New Street to Barrhead, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Birmingham New Street to Barrhead ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Birmingham New Street to Barrhead more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Birmingham New Street to Barrhead train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Birmingham New Street to Barrhead Train prices and times

Birmingham New Street to Barrhead Train Route Details