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Outbound fromBasingstoke to Birmingham International by train
It takes an average of 1h 49m to travel from Basingstoke to Birmingham International by train, over a distance of around 86 miles (139 km). There are normally 21 trains per day travelling from Basingstoke to Birmingham International and tickets for this journey start from £12.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:47 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:49 | |
| Departure station | Basingstoke | |
| Arrival station | Birmingham International | |
| Journey time | From 1h 45m | |
| Distance | 86 miles (139 km) | |
| Frequency | 21 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £12.50 | |
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Taking the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham International in 1 hour 45 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham International? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 49 minutes to travel the 86 miles (139 km) from Basingstoke to Birmingham International by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 45 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 21 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with CrossCountry for all or at least part of your journey to Birmingham International.
Book train tickets from Basingstoke to Birmingham International in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £12.50. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Birmingham International by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Basingstoke to Birmingham International
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Consider a Season Ticket
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