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Forest Gate to Birmingham Train prices and times
Planning a journey from Forest Gate to Birmingham? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as JPY 5,492, with average prices for this route around JPY 5,492. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.
| Departure | Arrival | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
05:15 Forest Gate | 07:48 Birmingham New Street | Elizabeth line | Find Tickets |
05:15 Forest Gate | 08:35 Birmingham Moor Street | Elizabeth line | Find Tickets |
05:22 Forest Gate | 08:35 Birmingham Moor Street | Elizabeth line | Find Tickets |
05:34 Forest Gate | 08:00 Birmingham New Street | Elizabeth line | Find Tickets |
06:03 Forest Gate | 09:05 Birmingham Moor Street | Elizabeth line | Find Tickets |
06:11 Forest Gate | 08:27 Paris | Elizabeth line | Find Tickets |
Forest Gate to Birmingham Train Route Details
First train
00:26
Last train
23:41
Journey time
2 hours 6 minutes
Distance
168 km
Price
JPY 5,492*
How to book cheap train tickets from Forest Gate to Birmingham
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 Forest Gate to Birmingham 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 Forest Gate to Birmingham, 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 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 Forest Gate to Birmingham 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
If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Forest Gate to Birmingham more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Forest Gate to Birmingham 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:
Off-peak & Super Off-peak train tickets
Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.
Return train tickets
These are valid for both the outbound and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
Season tickets allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.
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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%.