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St Helens to Birmingham train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from St Helens to Birmingham, starting from HK$136.87 and averaging HK$204.51. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 9m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
05:52 St Helens Junction	08:20 Birmingham New Street	2h 28m, No direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
05:52 St Helens Junction	08:33 Birmingham New Street	2h 41m, No direct		Find Tickets
06:24 St Helens Junction	08:48 Birmingham New Street	2h 24m, No direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
06:28 St Helens Junction	08:56 Birmingham New Street	2h 28m, No direct		Find Tickets
06:55 St Helens Central	09:06 Birmingham New Street	2h 11m, No direct		Find Tickets
07:01 St Helens Central	09:20 Paris	2h 19m, No direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets View More Trains

St Helens to Birmingham train route details

First train

05:52

Last train

23:59

Departure station

St Helens

Arrival station

Birmingham

Journey time

2h 9m

Distance

77 miles

Price

HK$136.87*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from St Helens to Birmingham

Travelling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from St Helens to Birmingham. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from St Helens to Birmingham for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from St Helens to Birmingham, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from St Helens to Birmingham ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

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 St Helens to Birmingham more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

St Helens to Birmingham train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional 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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Season tickets allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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Trains from St Helens to Birmingham from HK$136.87

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St Helens to Birmingham train prices and times

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