Trains from York to Birmingham

York to Birmingham train information

The route connecting York, which is in England and Birmingham, located in England is well connected by trains. Use our travel search engine to find your ticket and identify the train operator for this journey.

Travelling by train is a fast and easy option to go to Birmingham from York. The average travel duration between York to Birmingham is 2h20m to travel the 107 miles.

Prices can vary depending on when you travel or how long in advance you buy your ticket.

Best prices for York to Birmingham train tickets

York - Birmingham prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from York to Birmingham by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Best prices for York to Birmingham trains

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

Discount York - Birmingham train tickets

Do you want to travel at the lowest fares? Many railcards and tricks can be obtained to pay less for your York 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 five types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

How much can I save with a railcard?

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several journeys. But is it really relevant when travelling from York to Birmingham? Grab your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

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

C = average fare for a York Birmingham ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Start by dividing A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of journeys needed per year to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from York to Birmingham (one way trip).

How much does a railcard cost?

Railcards enable you to save 34% off most adult fares for 12 months. A Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the five other ones £30.

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