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Birmingham New Street to Theobalds Grove by train

First train

13:03

Last train

19:03

Departure station

Birmingham New Street

Arrival station

Theobalds Grove

Journey time

From 3h 52m

Distance

96 miles (154 km)

Frequency

3 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, London Overground

Taking the train from Birmingham New Street to Theobalds Grove in 3 hours 52 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Birmingham New Street to Theobalds Grove? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 4 hours 4 minutes to travel the 96 miles (154 km) from Birmingham New Street to Theobalds Grove by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 52 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 3 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with CrossCountry or London Overground, as they are the main operators of services on this route.

Book train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Theobalds Grove in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. 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 Theobalds Grove by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

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

How long does the train from Birmingham New Street to Theobalds Grove take?

The average journey time by train between Birmingham New Street and Theobalds Grove is 4 hours and 4 minutes, with around 3 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Birmingham New Street and Theobalds Grove by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Birmingham New Street to Theobalds Grove is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Birmingham New Street to Theobalds Grove?

No, there are no direct train services from Birmingham New Street to Theobalds Grove. Travelling from Birmingham New Street to Theobalds Grove by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Birmingham New Street to Theobalds Grove leave?

The first train from Birmingham New Street to Theobalds Grove leaves at 13:03. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Birmingham New Street to Theobalds Grove leave?

The last train from Birmingham New Street to Theobalds Grove leaves at 19:03. 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 Birmingham New Street and Theobalds Grove by train?

Trains travelling from Birmingham New Street to Theobalds Grove cover a distance of around 96 miles (154 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

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

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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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