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Birmingham New Street to Bucknell by train

First train

07:52

Last train

22:40

Departure station

Birmingham New Street

Arrival station

Bucknell

Journey time

From 1h 54m

Distance

45 miles (72 km)

Frequency

5 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

CrossCountry, Transport for Wales

Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bucknell in 1 hour 54 minutes

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

You can expect the journey from Birmingham New Street to Bucknell by train to take around 3 hours 16 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 1 hour 54 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 5 trains per day running on this route, which spans 45 miles (72 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Bucknell. You can travel on this route with either Transport for Wales or CrossCountry trains. Both train companies run modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage.

Train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Bucknell 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.

Ready to book? Start your search for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information, including money-saving tips, or check our timetable above where you can view live train times.

FAQs about the train journey from Birmingham New Street to Bucknell

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

How do you get to Bucknell from Birmingham New Street?

To travel to Bucknell from Birmingham New Street, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 3 hours and 16 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 1 hour and 54 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Birmingham New Street to Bucknell?

Trains from Birmingham New Street to Bucknell take an average of 3 hours and 16 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 1 hour and 54 minutes. You'll usually find 5 trains per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

What is the quickest journey time between Birmingham New Street and Bucknell by train?

The quickest journey time between Birmingham New Street and Bucknell by train is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

Are there direct trains from Birmingham New Street to Bucknell?

No, there are no direct trains running from Birmingham New Street to Bucknell, you’ll usually need to make at least 1 change during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Bucknell

Book in advance

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Consider a Season Ticket

If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Birmingham New Street to Bucknell is right for you.

Use your Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.

Split your tickets

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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

† 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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