York to Birmingham train from $13 (€11) with Cross Country

Cheap train tickets from York to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for Oct 13

Cheapest

$71

Average

$111

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from York to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

C47538

08:58AM2h20

York station (YRK)

11:18AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)

$711One-way

1 transfer

C80051

09:35AM2h32

York station (YRK)

12:07PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)

$861One-way

0 transfers

C48570

11:44AM2h23

York station (YRK)

02:07PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)

$1331One-way

0 transfers

C48575

12:44PM2h23

York station (YRK)

03:07PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)

$1331One-way

0 transfers

C80055

10:35AM2h32

York station (YRK)

01:07PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)

$1331One-way

0 transfers

York to Birmingham train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, October 13

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Cross Country C47538	08:58AM York station (YRK)	2h20	11:18AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)	1 transfer
Cross Country C80051	09:35AM York station (YRK)	2h32	12:07PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)	0 transfersDirect
Cross Country C80055	10:35AM York station (YRK)	2h32	01:07PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)	0 transfersDirect
Cross Country C47626	10:59AM York station (YRK)	2h08	01:07PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)	1 transfer
Cross Country C48570	11:44AM York station (YRK)	2h23	02:07PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)	0 transfersDirect
Cross Country C48575	12:44PM York station (YRK)	2h23	03:07PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)	0 transfersDirect
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from York to Birmingham?

The best time to book your train from York to Birmingham is 70 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the York to Birmingham route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from York to Birmingham per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from York to Birmingham.

Trains

from $76

Buses

from $22

Fastest train times from York to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for Oct 13

Fastest Journey

2 h 8 m

Average

2 h 23 m

Trains per day

Distance

173 km

Of the 6 trains that leave York for Birmingham every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

C47626

10:59AM2h08

York station (YRK)

01:07PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)

$3481One-way

1 transfer

C47538

08:58AM2h20

York station (YRK)

11:18AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)

$711One-way

1 transfer

C48570

11:44AM2h23

York station (YRK)

02:07PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)

$1331One-way

0 transfers

C48575

12:44PM2h23

York station (YRK)

03:07PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)

$1331One-way

0 transfers

C80051

09:35AM2h32

York station (YRK)

12:07PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)

$861One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from York to Birmingham

Distance	107 miles (172 km)
Average train duration	1 h 52 min
Average train ticket price	$75 (€64)
Train frequency	7 a day
Direct train	Yes
Train providers	CrossCountry, LNER or first_transpennine_express

Trains from York to Birmingham cover the 107 miles (172 km) long route taking on average 1 h 52 min with our travel partners like CrossCountry, LNER or first_transpennine_express. Normally, there are 7 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $39 (€33), but the average price of train tickets is $75 (€64). Travelers depart most frequently from York and arrive in Birmingham New Street.

Train companies: CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) and first_transpennine_express from York to Birmingham trains

Travel to Birmingham from York from $50 (€43) with Omio’s train partners CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) and first_transpennine_express! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train from York to Birmingham you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

York to Birmingham train information with CrossCountry:

Average Duration: 1 h 52 min
Cheapest Price: $50
CrossCountry frequency: 15 a day

Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. The company operates local and commuter trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. The rail network in the UK has been run by over 20 train companies, but they work together as National Rail with coordinated fares and ticketing. Tickets such as Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day are available to purchase for routes with Northern. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Train information from York to Birmingham with Northern Rail (3):

Average Duration: 2 h 47 min
Cheapest Price: $244
Northern Rail (3) frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from York to Birmingham

FAQs: Travel by train from York to Birmingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from York to Birmingham.

Cheap train tickets from York to Birmingham can start from as little as $39 (€33) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for York to Birmingham is $75 (€64); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the York to Birmingham train time is 1 h 52 min covering the 107 mile (172 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from York to Birmingham leaves at 5: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from York to Birmingham leaves at 6: 44 PM.

There are 7 trains a day from York to Birmingham which require at least one change with CrossCountry, LNER or first_transpennine_express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the York to Birmingham train with CrossCountry, LNER or first_transpennine_express. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the route between York and Birmingham as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 6: 44 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from York, which is located around 0.5 miles (787 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Birmingham New Street, located 0.2 miles (399 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Birmingham from York is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 52 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from York to Birmingham is October.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Birmingham from York including taking a train or bus.

Popular train stations from York to Birmingham

York

Birmingham

The major railway station for departures from York is York. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at York for your journey between York and Birmingham.

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