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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Great Yarmouth to Birmingham
Cheapest price
£135
Average price
£135
Fastest journey
4 h 51 m
Average duration
4 h 51 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
246 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Great Yarmouth to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Great Yarmouth to Birmingham will cost around £135 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £135.
Of the 1 trains that leave Great Yarmouth for Birmingham every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 246 km distance in an average of 4 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 51 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.
8:474h51Great Yarmouth13:38Birmingham£1351One-way0 changes
- 8:474h51Great Yarmouth13:38Birmingham£1351One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Great Yarmouth to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Great Yarmouth to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 55m. 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 £21, and a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 246 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£72 Average Price | £40 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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
Great Yarmouth to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Great Yarmouth to Birmingham trains for tomorrow, Saturday 18 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 8:47 Great Yarmouth | 4h51 | 13:38 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Great Yarmouth to Birmingham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Great Yarmouth to Birmingham run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:19, the last at 19:22. The fastest train covers the 246 km distance in 4h 22m.
Distance 246 km |
Average train duration 3h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 22m |
First train 5:19 |
Last train 19:22 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Greater Anglia from Great Yarmouth to Birmingham trainsCrossCountry, Greater Anglia trains will get you between Great Yarmouth and Birmingham from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Great Yarmouth to Birmingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Great Yarmouth to Birmingham 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 Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Great Yarmouth and Birmingham
Most Great Yarmouth to Birmingham trains use the Great Yarmouth to Birmingham New Street station pair, with some services arriving at Hamstead. Use this guide to compare Great Yarmouth and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Great Yarmouth station do trains to Birmingham leave from?
Getting to Great Yarmouth from Great Yarmouth city centre
Great Yarmouth train station facilities and services
Great Yarmouth has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Great Yarmouth.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Great Yarmouth. ATMs are available at Great Yarmouth.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Great Yarmouth. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Great Yarmouth: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Great Yarmouth: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Great Yarmouth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster. Accessible taxis are usually available on the taxi rank at the front of the station, 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: No.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street 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 and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Getting to Hamstead from Birmingham city centre
Hamstead is 5 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamstead train station facilities and services
Hamstead has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Hamstead.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hamstead. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamstead: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Hamstead: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamstead: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, 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.
Getting to Bordesley from Birmingham city centre
Bordesley is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Bordesley train station facilities and services
Bordesley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bordesley.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bordesley: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Bordesley: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bordesley: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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