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Outbound fromStratford (London) to Birmingham New Street by train
It takes an average of 2h 47m to travel from Stratford (London) to Birmingham New Street by train, over a distance of around 103 miles (166 km). There are normally 5 trains per day travelling from Stratford (London) to Birmingham New Street and tickets for this journey start from £23.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 19:53 | |
| Departure station | Stratford (London) | |
| Arrival station | Birmingham New Street | |
| Journey time | From 2h 40m | |
| Distance | 103 miles (166 km) | |
| Frequency | 5 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £23.40 | |
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Taking the train from Stratford (London) to Birmingham New Street in 2 hours 40 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Stratford (London) to Birmingham New Street? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 2 hours 47 minutes to travel the 103 miles (166 km) from Stratford (London) to Birmingham New Street by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 40 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 5 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 Great Western Railway or CrossCountry, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Stratford (London) to Birmingham New Street in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £23.40. 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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Cheap train tickets from Stratford (London) to Birmingham New Street
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