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The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Bracknell
Showing times and prices for Dec 23
Cheapest price
$70
Average price
$98
Fastest journey
2 h 26 m
Average duration
2 h 50 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
142 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Bracknell is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Bracknell will cost around $98 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $70.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Birmingham for Bracknell on Tue, Dec 23, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 23 the direct trains cover the 142 km distance in an average of 2 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 26 m .
On Tue, Dec 23 the slowest trains will take 3 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
08:03AM2h26
Birmingham10:29AMBracknell
$701One-way
0 transfers
04:30AM3h20
Birmingham07:50AMBracknell
$931One-way
0 transfers
04:45AM2h44
Birmingham07:29AMBracknell
$1291One-way
0 transfers
08:03AM2h26
Birmingham10:29AMBracknell
$701One-way
0 transfers
04:45AM2h44
Birmingham07:29AMBracknell
$1291One-way
0 transfers
04:30AM3h20
Birmingham07:50AMBracknell
$931One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Bracknell
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Bracknell among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 88 miles (142 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€62 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Birmingham to Bracknell train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Bracknell trains for today, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 4:52 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:03 AM Birmingham | 2h26 | 10:29 AM Bracknell | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, December 23 | |||||
| 4:30 AM Birmingham | 3h20 | 7:50 AM Bracknell | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:45 AM Birmingham | 2h44 | 7:29 AM Bracknell | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Bracknell
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Trains from Birmingham to Bracknell run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 (€30) but you can travel from only $22 (€17) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:27, the last at 23:11. The fastest train covers the 88 miles (142 km) distance in 2h 11m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $22 (€17)
Distance 88 miles (142 km) |
Average train duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€30) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 11m |
First train 05:27 |
Last train 23:11 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $22 (€17)
Train companies: Cross Country from Birmingham to Bracknell trainsCross Country trains will get you between Birmingham and Bracknell from $22 (€17). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 56m
Cheapest Price
$163 (€131)
Cross Country frequency
12 a day
FAQs: Trains from Birmingham to Bracknell
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Bracknell by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bracknell, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
A stay of 2 to 3 days in Bracknell is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Look Out Discovery Centre and Swinley Forest, while also enjoying local dining and shopping experiences.
Train ticket prices from Birmingham to Bracknell can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $38 (€30), while the average price is around $77 (€62).
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Bracknell is by bus, with a cost of around $22 (€17).
The first train from Birmingham to Bracknell leaves at 5:27 AM.
The distance by train from Birmingham to Bracknell is 88 miles (142 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Birmingham to Bracknell.
The train from Birmingham to Bracknell takes 2h 11m and runs 3 per day.
The train station in Birmingham that goes to Bracknell is Birmingham New Street (BHM), which connects to Bracknell station (BCE).
There is no high speed train available from Birmingham to Bracknell.
The last train from Birmingham to Bracknell leaves at 11:11 PM.
There is no direct train service currently available from Birmingham to Bracknell.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Birmingham to Bracknell.
The train journey from Birmingham to Bracknell offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, with views of the English countryside, small towns, and stretches of greenery, particularly as the train approaches the Berkshire region.
A day trip from Birmingham to Bracknell is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 11m. Trains run 3 times per day.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Birmingham to Bracknell
Birmingham
Bracknell
The major train station for departures in Birmingham is Birmingham New Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham New Street for your trip from Birmingham to Bracknell.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
Lockers
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
Parking
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
Dining
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
Accessibility
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
WC
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- In the middle of the station.
Public transit options for Birmingham New Street
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 00:10 Saturday 05:55 - 23:55 Sunday 08:40 - 00:10
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, Flower stall
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to all platforms.
- Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are located on Platform 1 and between platforms 3 & 4.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Between Platforms 2 and 3 at the south end of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Birmingham Moor Street
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: This station is not usually served by rail replacement buses, due to difficult road access. Replacement buses stop at Birmingham Snow Hill station.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:00 Saturday 06:15 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 21:00
Distance to city center
12 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Closed until further notice.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 18 cycle stands plus a cycling compound with 27 spaces available at the front of the station (please see staff for more information)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Birmingham International
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station opposite the entrance to the long stay car park.
The major train station for arrivals in Bracknell is Bracknell. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bracknell for your journey to Bracknell from Birmingham.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 19:35 Saturday 05:55 - 19:40 Sunday 08:10 - 17:40
Parking
- Car Park: Premium
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station. Level access to Platform 1 (for trains towards London). Lifts to Platform 2 (for trains towards Reading)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Located in the booking hall.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Outside station by the bus stop car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
Public transit options for Bracknell
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside Station - off Market Street
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Both platforms are accessible to wheelchair users but interchange is via stepped footbridge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Martins Heron
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Marked bus stop at roundabout by Tesco delivery bay, off Whitton Road
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