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Hampton Court Palace
Museum inside Hampton Court Palace interpreting Tudor and Baroque royal life through rooms, objects, and major exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$0.00
Average price
$169
Fastest journey
2 h 32 m
Average duration
2 h 32 m
Trains per day
43
Distance
149 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Egham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
It's difficult to get from Birmingham to Egham without transferring at least once.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Egham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 92 miles (149 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$58 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Egham:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Egham costing on average $58 (€48).
Other travel options to Egham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 41m.
Tickets start at around $58 (€48) compared to roughly $40 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-18.39 (€-14.94). The journey takes 2h 28m versus 2h 6m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Trains from Birmingham to Egham run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $14 (€11) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:42, the last at 22:03. The fastest train covers the 92 miles (149 km) distance in 2h 49m.
Distance 92 miles (149 km) |
Average train duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 49m |
First train 4:42 AM |
Last train 10:03 PM |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 63 days |
Discover the best of Egham — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Egham trip today.
Museum inside Hampton Court Palace interpreting Tudor and Baroque royal life through rooms, objects, and major exhibitions.
Compact local museum with archaeology, costume, and displays on Chertsey Abbey, the Thames, and town life. A rewarding nearby heritage stop.
Important university art gallery in Founder’s Building, best known for Holman Hunt’s The Light of the World and Victorian art.
National Trust riverside landscape where Magna Carta was sealed. Meadows, memorials, and easy walking trails make it essential near Egham.
Large country park with woods, wetlands, and long trails near Egham. Excellent for family walks, wildlife, and open-air recreation.
Wooded riverside area across from Runnymede, noted for ancient yew and quieter trails away from the main memorial meadow.
A classic English breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms, and toast. A familiar pub and café staple across Surrey and the wider region.
Tender beef roasted and served with potatoes, vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, and gravy. A traditional Sunday meal widely enjoyed in local pubs.
Sausages served with creamy mashed potatoes and onion gravy. This comforting British pub dish is a long-standing everyday favorite in the area.
Refined modern British dining at Great Fosters, known for elegant tasting menus, polished service, and a historic country-house setting.
Popular riverside pub near Runnymede serving classic British dishes, roasts, and drinks in a relaxed historic setting.
Established pub and dining venue with a broad British menu, ales, and a comfortable atmosphere suited to casual meals and gatherings.
Egham is pricier than many UK towns due to proximity to London. Hotels, dining, and rail fares can be high, though pubs, cafes, and supermarkets offer better value.
Service may be included at restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is common for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Cafe tipping is optional, usually small change.
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Egham Station -> Windsor Town Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Egham 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 Egham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Birmingham to Egham trains use the Birmingham New Street to Egham station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Egham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Birmingham Moor Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham Moor Street. ATMs are available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham Moor Street: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham Moor Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Moor Street: 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.
Five Ways is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Five Ways has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Five Ways.
Ticket office support is available at Five Ways. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Five Ways: Parking, WC.
Available at Five Ways: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Five Ways: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Egham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Egham.
Wi-Fi is available at Egham. ATMs are available at Egham.
Ticket office support is available at Egham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Egham: Parking, WC.
Available at Egham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Egham: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Level access to Platform 1 (for trains towards London). Step-free access to Platform 2 (for trains towards Reading) via separate entrance and short ramp at approx gradient of 1:20. Step-free access between platforms via street and level crossing with full barriers approximately 50m. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, 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, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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