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Alexandra Palace to Birmingham New Street by train

First train

09:13

Last train

11:13

Departure station

Alexandra Palace

Arrival station

Birmingham New Street

Journey time

From 3h 2m

Distance

97 miles (156 km)

Changes

3 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Northern, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink

Take the train from Alexandra Palace to Birmingham New Street in 3 hours 2 minutes

If you want to travel from Alexandra Palace to Birmingham New Street by train, you've come to the right place.

You can expect the journey from Alexandra Palace to Birmingham New Street by train to take around 3 hours 14 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 3 hours 2 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 0 trains per day running on this route, which spans 97 miles (156 km). You'll have to make 3 changes along the way on your journey to Birmingham New Street. You can travel on this route with either East Midlands Railway, Thameslink or CrossCountry. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.

Train tickets from Alexandra Palace to Birmingham New Street are usually cheaper when you book in advance compared to buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.

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Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Alexandra Palace to Birmingham New Street? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Alexandra Palace and Birmingham New Street by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Alexandra Palace to Birmingham New Street is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Alexandra Palace to Birmingham New Street?

No, there are no direct train services from Alexandra Palace to Birmingham New Street. Travelling from Alexandra Palace to Birmingham New Street by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.

What time does the first train from Alexandra Palace to Birmingham New Street leave?

The first train from Alexandra Palace to Birmingham New Street leaves at 09:13. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Alexandra Palace to Birmingham New Street leave?

The last train from Alexandra Palace to Birmingham New Street leaves at 11:13. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Alexandra Palace and Birmingham New Street by train?

Trains travelling from Alexandra Palace to Birmingham New Street cover a distance of around 97 miles (156 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Birmingham New Street to Alexandra Palace.

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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