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Essex Road to Birmingham New Street Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Essex Road to Birmingham New Street? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as €12.95, with average prices for this route around €30.61. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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08:33
2 hours 15 minutes, Changes required
Essex Road
10:48
Birmingham New Street
Great NorthernAvanti West Coast
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08:43
3 hours 3 minutes, Changes required
Essex Road
11:46
Birmingham New Street
Great NorthernChiltern Railways
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08:57
1 hour 58 minutes, Changes required
Essex Road
10:55
Birmingham New Street
Great NorthernAvanti West Coast
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09:04
3 hours 12 minutes, Changes required
Essex Road
12:16
Birmingham New Street
Great NorthernChiltern RailwaysCrossCountry
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09:28
1 hour 59 minutes, Changes required
Essex Road
11:27
Birmingham New Street
Great NorthernAvanti West Coast
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09:58
1 hour 58 minutes, Changes required
Essex Road
11:56
Paris
Great NorthernAvanti West Coast
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Essex Road to Birmingham New Street Train Route Details

First train
First train
00:39
Last train
Last train
23:50
Departure station
Departure station
Essex Road
Arrival station
Arrival station
Birmingham New Street
Journey time
Journey time
1 hour 55 minutes
Distance
Distance
162 km
Price
Price
€12.95*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry

How to book cheap train tickets from Essex Road to Birmingham New Street

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Essex Road to Birmingham New Street. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Essex Road to Birmingham New Street for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Essex Road to Birmingham New Street, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Essex Road to Birmingham New Street ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Essex Road to Birmingham New Street train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.