Trains from Cheltenham to Birmingham

Cheltenham to Birmingham train information

The journey from Cheltenham, situated in England and Birmingham, which is in England is well connected by trains. The trains are run by the following rail operators: Cross Country.

On average, the journey takes normally 0h45m by train to cover the 41 miles to go to Birmingham from Cheltenham. The train duration can vary depending if your train is direct or with changes.

Based on our data, the lowest fare to travel in the next month is £6.02. This price is based on an adult ticket and does not include the money you can save with a railcard.

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Cheltenham - Birmingham prices calendar

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Train times Cheltenham to Birmingham

When are the next trains to Birmingham?

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Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Cheltenham to Birmingham tend to increase if you don't book early. Based on our data, if you purchase your ticket 15 days in advance, the price of the ticket starts at £10 whereas when booking 3 days in advance, you will need to spend at least £25 for your trip. Thus, you will save 61% on the price of your ticket by buying your ticket 15 days in advance as opposed to 3 days in advance.

The data are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Cheltenham to Birmingham trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Cheltenham and Birmingham by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Birmingham to Cheltenham and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Cheltenham - Birmingham train tickets

Do you want to travel at the lowest fares? Many railcards and tricks can be obtained to pay less for your Cheltenham Birmingham train ticket and make even more savings on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are different types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

Why should I buy a railcard?

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several trips. But is it really relevant when taking the train from Cheltenham to Birmingham? Grab your calculator, taking into account:

A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average fare for a Cheltenham Birmingham ticket (i.e.: £19.54)(1)

Start by dividing A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of trips needed per year to start saving money.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£19.54 = 4.5. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 5 trips from Cheltenham to Birmingham (one way journey).

How much does a railcard cost?

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard that costs £20. Railcards enable you to get 34% off most train fares, so you will save 1/3 on most rail fares.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey