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Long Buckby Museum
A volunteer-run local museum covering village life, industry and railway history, ideal for understanding Long Buckby’s past.
Cheapest price on 24 Sept
£8
Average ticket price on 24 Sept
£8
Fastest journey on 24 Sept
50 m
Average journey duration on 24 Sept
50 m
Trains on 24 Sept
1
Distance
59 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Long Buckby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Long Buckby will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
On Thu 24 Sept, we found 1 trains from Birmingham to Long Buckby, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 59 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Long Buckby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £12, while a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 59 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£12 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 8m faster (49m by train vs 57m by car) and roughly £0.39 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£12 vs £12). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with West Midlands Trains.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Long Buckby trains for today, Wednesday 23 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:36 Birmingham | 0h50 | 10:26 Long Buckby | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:36 Birmingham | 0h50 | 11:26 Long Buckby | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:06 Birmingham | 0h50 | 12:56 Long Buckby | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Birmingham to Long Buckby run on average 13 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:22, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 59 km distance in 49m.
Distance 59 km |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 49m |
First train 5:22 |
Last train 23:23 |
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Best time to book 35 days |
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A volunteer-run local museum covering village life, industry and railway history, ideal for understanding Long Buckby’s past.
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A peaceful stretch of the Grand Union Canal with towpaths, locks and boat traffic, excellent for gentle walks and waterside views.
A popular upland walking area with broad countryside views, waymarked paths and a peaceful rural setting west of the village.
A substantial country park with woodland trails, reservoirs and birdlife, well suited to walking, picnics and relaxed outdoor time.
Northamptonshire sausage is a seasoned pork sausage long linked to local butchery traditions and often served with mash or in a bap.
Pork pie is a classic Midlands pub and picnic staple with seasoned pork in hot-water crust pastry, widely eaten across Northamptonshire.
Stilton is a famous English blue cheese often enjoyed locally with biscuits or bread and reflects regional dairy traditions popular in village pubs.
Canal-side pub and restaurant known for hearty British meals and a pleasant waterside atmosphere popular with walkers and boaters.
Traditional village pub serving British pub favourites, Sunday roasts and drinks in a relaxed, historic setting near the centre of Long Buckby.
Casual local Indian restaurant offering familiar curries and grills, suitable for an easy dine-in or takeaway meal in the village.
Moderate for a UK village. Dining and coffee are fairly priced, but accommodation and rail travel can raise overall trip costs versus similar small-town destinations.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafés usually do not require tips, but spare change is appreciated.
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Long Buckby station -> Long Buckby Market Place, Long Buckby
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Long Buckby by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Long Buckby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Birmingham to Long Buckby trains use the Birmingham New Street to Long Buckby station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Long Buckby train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham International. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham International: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Long Buckby has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Long Buckby.
Ticket office support is available at Long Buckby. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Long Buckby: Parking.
Available at Long Buckby: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Long Buckby: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible - outside booking office, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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