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Margate to Birmingham New Street by train

First train

07:30

Last train

20:50

Departure station

Margate

Arrival station

Birmingham New Street

Journey time

From 3h 48m

Distance

159 miles (255 km)

Frequency

6 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern

Travelling from Margate to Birmingham New Street by train

Looking to travel from Margate to Birmingham New Street by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 5 hours 35 minutes to travel from Margate to Birmingham New Street by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 48 minutes though. You'll usually find 6 trains per day running along the 159 miles (255 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Birmingham New Street, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with East Midlands Railway, Southeastern or CrossCountry to get to Birmingham New Street. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.

To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Margate to Birmingham New Street in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, scroll up for timetables including live train times, or keep reading for FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Margate to Birmingham New Street? 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 Margate to Birmingham New Street take?

The average journey time by train between Margate and Birmingham New Street is 5 hours and 35 minutes, with around 6 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 Margate and Birmingham New Street by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Margate to Birmingham New Street is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Margate to Birmingham New Street?

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

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

The first train from Margate to Birmingham New Street leaves at 07:30. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

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

The last train from Margate to Birmingham New Street leaves at 20:50. 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 Margate and Birmingham New Street by train?

Trains travelling from Margate to Birmingham New Street cover a distance of around 159 miles (255 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 Margate.

Cheap train tickets from Margate 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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