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Rochester to Birmingham train prices and times

Looking to travel from Rochester to Birmingham? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £32.00, with average prices for this route around £32.00.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
05:29 Rochester	09:05 Birmingham Moor Street	3h 36m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:37 Rochester	08:27 Birmingham New Street	2h 50m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:57 Rochester	08:48 Birmingham New Street	2h 51m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:08 Rochester	08:56 Birmingham New Street	2h 48m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:08 Rochester	09:34 Birmingham Moor Street	3h 26m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:27 Rochester	10:05 Paris	3h 38m, No direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Rochester to Birmingham train route details

First train

05:29

Last train

23:27

Departure station

Rochester

Arrival station

Birmingham

Journey time

2h 30m

Distance

129 miles

Price

£32.00*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, Southeastern

How to book cheap train tickets from Rochester to Birmingham

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Rochester to Birmingham during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Rochester to Birmingham, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Rochester to Birmingham ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Rochester to Birmingham more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Rochester to Birmingham train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
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Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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These are valid for both the outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
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As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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