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Stansted to Birmingham New Street train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Stansted to Birmingham New Street, starting from £12.50 and averaging £23.80. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 36m. 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	Find Tickets
00:30 Stansted Airport	07:48 Birmingham New Street	7h 18m, No direct	Find Tickets
00:30 Stansted Airport	08:15 Birmingham New Street	7h 45m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:20 Stansted Airport	08:45 Birmingham New Street	3h 25m, Direct	Find Tickets
05:30 Stansted Airport	08:27 Birmingham New Street	2h 57m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:30 Stansted Airport	09:47 Birmingham New Street	4h 17m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:05 Stansted Mountfitchet	08:56 Paris	2h 51m, No direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Stansted to Birmingham New Street train route details

First train

00:30

Last train

23:59

Departure station

Stansted

Arrival station

Birmingham New Street

Journey time

2h 36m

Distance

124 miles

Price

£12.50*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, Elizabeth line, Chiltern Railways

How to book cheap train tickets from Stansted to Birmingham New Street

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Stansted to Birmingham New Street can result in significant cost savings.

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 Stansted to Birmingham New Street, 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 Stansted to Birmingham New Street 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 of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Stansted to Birmingham New Street more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Stansted to Birmingham New Street 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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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same 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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