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The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to York

Showing times and prices for 12 Jul

Cheapest price

£50

Average price

£94

Fastest journey

1 h 50 m

Average duration

2 h 13 m

Trains per day

Distance

173 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Birmingham to York will cost around £94 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.

Fast trains

Of the 6 trains that leave Birmingham for York every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 173 km distance in an average of 2 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 27 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.

C23649

08:032h27

Birmingham New Street (BHM)

10:30York station (YRK)

£501One-way

0 changes

C23205

08:271h50

Birmingham New Street (BHM)

10:17York station (YRK)

£1031One-way

0 changes

C23656

10:032h27

Birmingham New Street (BHM)

12:30York station (YRK)

£1031One-way

0 changes

C23207

10:241h53

Birmingham New Street (BHM)

12:17York station (YRK)

£1031One-way

0 changes

C23659

11:032h27

Birmingham New Street (BHM)

13:30York station (YRK)

£1031One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Birmingham to York

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £22.

Distance: 172 km

Compare train with

Train	Most popular Coach
£55 Average Price	£17 Average Price Cheapest
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Birmingham to York train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday 12 July

Last updated at 18:36

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
C23649	On time 07:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2h27	09:30 York station (YRK)	0 changesdirect
C23205	On time 07:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	1h50	09:17 York station (YRK)	0 changesdirect
C23653	On time 08:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2h27	10:30 York station (YRK)	0 changesdirect
C23656	On time 09:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2h27	11:30 York station (YRK)	0 changesdirect
C23207	On time 09:24 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	1h53	11:17 York station (YRK)	0 changesdirect
C23659	On time 10:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2h27	12:30 York station (YRK)	0 changesdirect
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Birmingham to York?

The best time to book your train from Birmingham to York is 7 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Birmingham to York route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Birmingham to York per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Birmingham to York.

Trains

from £55

Coaches

from £17

Journey information

Overview: Train from Birmingham to York

United Kingdom

Trains from Birmingham to York run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £10

Distance

172 km

Average train duration

2h 22m

Cheapest ticket price

£22

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

1h 49m

First train

01:31

Last train

23:18

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £10

Train providers: CrossCountry and TransPennine Express trains Birmingham to York

For as little as £23 you can travel by train to York from Birmingham with CrossCountry and TransPennine Express. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train from Birmingham to York you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

Train information from Birmingham to York with CrossCountry:

Average Duration: 2 h 9 min
Cheapest Price: £23
CrossCountry frequency: 17 a day

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

FAQs: Birmingham to York train

FAQs: Travel by train from Birmingham to York easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to York.

Cheap train tickets from Birmingham to York can start from as little as £18 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Birmingham to York is £60; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Birmingham to York train travel time is 1 h 49 min for the 107 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Birmingham to York leaves at 02: 34. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Birmingham to York leaves at 22: 22.

Yes, there are 6 direct trains a day from Birmingham to York with CrossCountry. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

For the trip from Birmingham to York you can take a train with CrossCountry or TransPennine Express. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services between Birmingham and York on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 22.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Birmingham New Street, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at York, located 0.5 miles (787 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to York from Birmingham is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 49 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Birmingham to York is March.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Birmingham and York including taking a coach or train.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and York

Birmingham

York

The major train station for departures in Birmingham is Birmingham New Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham New Street for your trip from Birmingham to York.

Birmingham New Street Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

information

Address

Station Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA, United Kingdom

Phone Number

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
Sun: 07:30 - 23:00

Wifi

Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.

Lockers

You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.

Shopping

Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier

Parking

Car Park: Short Stay Car Park

Dining

All Bar One
Leon
Caffè Nero
Five Guys
Krispy Kreme
The Pasty Shop
Upper Crust
Wasabi
Starbucks
Hotel Chocolat

Taxis

Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi

Accessibility

Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.

Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
National key toilets: Yes
National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
Baby changing facilities: Yes
Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets

Hotel

Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating

Ticket Office

Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
Sun: 07:30 - 23:00

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: Yes
Storage CCTV: Yes

Information Desk

In the middle of the station.

Public transport options for Birmingham New Street

Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.