How much is the train ticket from Birmingham to York?

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to York start from R 429. The average price for this train route is around R 2 197. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Birmingham to York?

The average train journey time from Birmingham to York is 2h 27m, covering a distance of 174 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 48m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Birmingham to York route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 10 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to York?

The earliest train from Birmingham to York departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 19:28.

Train Birmingham to York from R 407

Next train departures

Next departures from Birmingham to York on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	2h 30m	09:33	York	Cheapest
Train	17:28	Birmingham New Street	1h 52m	19:20	York	Fastest
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	2h 30m	09:33	York	No tags
Train	08:03	Birmingham New Street	2h 30m	10:33	York	No tags
Train	08:03	Birmingham New Street	2h 30m	10:33	York	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 10:49 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Birmingham to York

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach York. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 242, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 10mAverage duration

173 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 210 - R 1 042	Average duration5h	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 429 - R 5 813	Average duration2h 27m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 242 - R 292	Average duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at R 429

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to York by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Birmingham to York?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to York start from R 429. The average price for this train route is around R 2 197. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to York?
The average train journey time from Birmingham to York is 2h 27m, covering a distance of 174 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 48m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Birmingham to York route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 10 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to York?
The earliest train from Birmingham to York departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 19:28.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/12

R 602

10/12

R 2 099

Today

R 899

12/12

R 533

13/12

R 900

14/12

No data

15/12

R 411

16/12

R 615

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to York was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 411

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Birmingham to York as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 411 to R 4 684 for a train ticket from Birmingham to York based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 411, which is on 2025-12-15.