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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan to Birmingham
Cheapest price
$657
Average price
$657
Fastest journey
20 h 57 m
Average duration
20 h 57 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
1122 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Birmingham will cost around $657 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $657.
It's difficult to get from Milan to Birmingham without transferring at least 4 times.
2:30 PM20h57Milan11:27 AMBirmingham$6571One-way4 transfers
- 2:30 PM20h57Milan11:27 AMBirmingham$6571One-way4 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train for Milan to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 2.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $483.
Distance: 697 miles (1122 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$483 Average price | $125 Average price Cheapest | $141 Average price | $466 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 33m Average total duration 19h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 25h 29m Average total duration 24h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 3.4 - 6.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Birmingham:
A flight is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Birmingham costing on average $141 (€113).
A flight is $358 (€286) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Birmingham costing on average $483 (€386).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Train takes on average 19h 3m.
Bus takes on average 24h 59m.
Tickets start at around $483 (€386) compared to roughly $466 (€372) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-17.17 (€-13.72). The journey takes 19h 3m versus 15h 31m 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.
Live departures
Milan to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Birmingham trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:30 PM Milan | 20h57 | 11:27 AM Birmingham | 4 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan to Birmingham
Italy
United Kingdom
Trains from Milan to Birmingham run on average 1 times per day, taking around 19h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $483 (€386) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 14:53, the last at 14:53. The fastest train covers the 697 miles (1122 km) distance in 19h 3m.
Distance 697 miles (1122 km) |
Average train duration 19h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $483 (€386) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 19h 3m |
First train 2:53 PM |
Last train 2:53 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Regionale from Milan to Birmingham trainsRegionale trains will get you between Milan and Birmingham from $21 (€17). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Milan to Birmingham
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