Trains tickets from York to Birmingham

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: York
    Departure location: York
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham New Street
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: York
    Departure location: York
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham New Street
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: York
    Departure location: York
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham New Street
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: York
    Departure location: York
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham New Street
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: York
    Departure location: York
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham New Street
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from York to Birmingham.

Bus
Average Price$14 - $41Average Duration4h 35m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$33 - $158Average Duration2h 22m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$20 - $24Average Duration2h
7kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from York to Birmingham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
2hAverage Duration
$20Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Train York to Birmingham: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$129
Average train trip duration2h 22m
Number of daily trains10
Earliest train departure7:25am
Distance108 miles (173 km)
Latest train departure8:40pm

York to Birmingham Train

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

Best price found
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04/30
$47
Today
$48
05/02
$47
05/03
$61
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from York to Birmingham was searched and found on Apr 30, 2025 with a price of $47

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

You can expect to pay from $47 to $280 for a train ticket from York to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $47 which is on 2025-05-02.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from York to Birmingham is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Birmingham, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between York and Birmingham, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from York to Birmingham, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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