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Workington to Birmingham Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Workington to Birmingham? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as JOD 18.950, with average prices for this route around JOD 18.950. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
17:20 4 hours 46 minutes, Changes required Workington	22:06 Birmingham New Street		Find Tickets
18:56 4 hours 11 minutes, Changes required Workington	23:07 Birmingham New Street		Find Tickets
19:43 11 hours 10 minutes, Changes required Workington	06:53 +1 Birmingham New Street	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
22:27 10 hours 39 minutes, Changes required Workington	09:06 +1 Paris		Find Tickets

Workington to Birmingham Train Route Details

First train

05:49

Last train

22:27

Departure station

Workington

Arrival station

Birmingham

Journey time

3 hours 56 minutes

Distance

265 km

Price

JOD 18.950*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Northern, West Midlands Trains

How to book cheap train tickets from Workington to Birmingham

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Workington to Birmingham can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, 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 Workington to Birmingham, 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 Workington to Birmingham ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Workington to Birmingham more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Workington to Birmingham train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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Trains from Workington to Birmingham from JOD 18.950

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Workington to Birmingham Train prices and times

Workington to Birmingham Train Route Details