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It takes an average of 5h 1m to travel from Newmarket to Birmingham New Street by train, over a distance of around 99 miles (159 km). There are normally 27 trains per day travelling from Newmarket to Birmingham New Street and tickets for this journey start from £30.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:30 | |
| Departure station | Newmarket | |
| Arrival station | Birmingham New Street | |
| Journey time | From 3h 18m | |
| Distance | 99 miles (159 km) | |
| Frequency | 27 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £30.90 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Thameslink |
Taking the train from Newmarket to Birmingham New Street in 3 hours 18 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Newmarket to Birmingham New Street? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 1 minute to travel the 99 miles (159 km) from Newmarket to Birmingham New Street by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 18 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 27 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Greater Anglia or Thameslink to Birmingham New Street. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Newmarket to Birmingham New Street in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £30.90. 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 New Street by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.