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The cheapest and fastest trains from Great Yarmouth to Birmingham
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 01 Sept
Cheapest price on 01 Sept
£43
Average ticket price on 01 Sept
£43
Fastest journey on 01 Sept
5 h 10 m
Average journey duration on 01 Sept
5 h 10 m
Trains on 01 Sept
1
Distance
246 km
Cheap tickets
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 £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
Fast trains
On Tue 01 Sept, we found 1 trains from Great Yarmouth to Birmingham, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 246 km distance in an average of 5 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 10 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.
9:175h10Great Yarmouth14:27Birmingham£431One-way0 changes
- 9:175h10Great Yarmouth14:27Birmingham£431One-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 an average ticket price of £37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, while a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 246 km
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4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Great Yarmouth to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Great Yarmouth to Birmingham trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 1 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 9:17 Great Yarmouth | 5h10 | 14:27 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 8 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:19, the last at 19:22. The fastest train covers the 246 km distance in 4h 24m.
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
Distance 246 km |
Average train duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 24m |
First train 5:19 |
Last train 19:22 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
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
Train companies: CrossCountry, Greater Anglia from Great Yarmouth to Birmingham trainsCrossCountry, Greater Anglia trains will get you between Great Yarmouth and Birmingham from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average CrossCountry Duration
4h 24m
Cheapest CrossCountry Price
£23
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
Greater Anglia
About
Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Greater Anglia Duration
4h 42m
Cheapest Greater Anglia Price
£49
Greater Anglia frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
Two items of luggage per person included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service on intercity routes with hot and cold drinks, snacks. No service on local routes.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for First Class tickets.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket (£6 flat fee). Guide dogs travel free.
Quiet zone
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Things to do in Birmingham
Discover the best of Birmingham — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Birmingham trip today.
- Must visit
Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
Science museum with interactive galleries on industry, transport and invention, making it a strong family-friendly visit.
- Recommended
Pen Museum
Independent museum in a converted factory, exploring Birmingham's pen trade with demonstrations and hands-on exhibits.
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Digbeth
Creative district with street art, independent shops and converted industrial buildings, popular for urban walks and photography.
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Jewellery Quarter
Historic quarter known for jewellery workshops, heritage trails, museums and distinctive Georgian and Victorian streetscapes.
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Brindleyplace
Waterside district of canals, bars and cultural venues, ideal for strolling, boat trips and seeing Birmingham's industrial past.
Balti
A Birmingham-born curry with spiced meat in rich tomato gravy. It reflects the city’s famed Balti Triangle and its South Asian culinary heritage.
Black Country faggots and peas
A slow-cooked stew of beef, vegetables and stock topped with sliced potatoes. A Black Country classic closely associated with the Birmingham area.
Faggots
Pork offal sausage traditionally served with peas, mash and gravy. It is a long-standing working-class dish from the Black Country near Birmingham.
Simpsons
Elegant modern dining in Edgbaston with refined tasting menus and polished service in a calm, intimate setting.
Anderson & Hill
Popular Jewish-style deli and restaurant famous for piled-high sandwiches, baked treats and relaxed daytime dining.
Shababs
Lively Indian restaurant in the Balti Triangle, known for Balti dishes cooked in pressed-steel bowls and a bustling local atmosphere.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for UK city breaks: hotels and dining sit below London, while local transport and casual meals are fairly manageable for most tourists.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or casual eats.
- Mid-range
- £20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £60+ per person at upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- £3-4.50 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10%. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually just small change.
TfWM
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £2.50
- Day pass
- £7.60
To the city centre
Birmingham New Street -> Bullring, Birmingham
- Distance
- 0.7 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Contactless and Swift Go are accepted on West Midlands Metro and on almost all buses in the West Midlands.
- Birmingham New Street is already central; many city-centre places are walkable, so check before buying a day ticket.
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.
The cost of a train ticket from Great Yarmouth to Birmingham can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £23, while the average price tends to be around £37.
The train journey from Great Yarmouth to Birmingham covers a distance of 246 km and takes approximately 4h 24m. Trains run 8 per day.
The train distance from Great Yarmouth to Birmingham is 246 km.
The first train from Great Yarmouth to Birmingham leaves at 5:19.
The last train from Great Yarmouth to Birmingham departs at 19:22.
Trains from Great Yarmouth to Birmingham run approximately 8 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Great Yarmouth to Birmingham.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Great Yarmouth to Birmingham.
To get from Great Yarmouth to Birmingham, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Great Yarmouth to Birmingham.
The train station in Great Yarmouth that goes to Birmingham is Great Yarmouth station (GYM), and it arrives at Birmingham New Street (BHM).
The cheapest way to get from Great Yarmouth to Birmingham is by train, costing approximately £23.
Booking trains from Great Yarmouth to Birmingham in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Great Yarmouth to Birmingham offers some scenic views, particularly as it passes through the Norfolk Broads and rural East Anglia, showcasing picturesque countryside landscapes before reaching the more urban areas closer to Birmingham.
A day trip from Great Yarmouth to Birmingham is not feasible as the journey takes 4h 24m. Trains run 5 times per day for this 246 km journey.
In Birmingham, you can explore the historic Jewellery Quarter, take a canal boat tour, visit the National SEA LIFE Centre, and enjoy a performance at the Birmingham Hippodrome. Discover the city's history at the Birmingham Back to Backs. Don't miss the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Cadbury World, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Symphony Hall, and The Bullring for shopping and dining.
To explore Birmingham's key attractions like the Bullring, Cadbury World, and the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, 2-3 days is typically sufficient.
Yes, you can take the train from Great Yarmouth to Birmingham.
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.
Departure train stations in Great Yarmouth
Arrival train stations in Birmingham
Which Great Yarmouth station do trains to Birmingham leave from?
Trains from Great Yarmouth to Birmingham leave from Great Yarmouth. The station is 1 km from Great Yarmouth city centre at Great Yarmouth station, Acle New Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1SD.
Great YarmouthGreat Yarmouth station, Acle New Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1SD
City-centre transport
Getting to Great Yarmouth from Great Yarmouth city centre
Bus901, X1, X11 · 1m · £2 · every ~22 min
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.
Birmingham New StreetStation Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA, United Kingdom+44 3457114141
City-centre transport
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Bus16 · 7m · £2 · every ~27 min
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.
HamsteadHamstead station, Old Walsall Road, Hamstead, West Midlands, B42 1NJ
City-centre transport
Getting to Hamstead from Birmingham city centre
Hamstead is 5 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainWolverhampton - Walsall, Wolverhampton - Rugeley Trent Valley, Birmingham New Street - Rugeley Trent Valley, Birmingham International - Rugeley Trent Valley, Birmingham New Street - Walsall, Wolverhampton - Hednesford · 15m · £3 · every ~4 min
Bus16 · 20m · £2 · every ~27 min
16 · 21m · £2 · every ~27 min
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.
BordesleyBordesley station, Coventry Road, Camp Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 4HF+44 333 311 0039
City-centre transport
Getting to Bordesley from Birmingham city centre
Bordesley is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus60, 17, 50, 17A · 6m · £2 · every ~120 min
X2, 4A, X1, 2, 3, 6, 4, 5 · 8m · £2 · every ~149 min
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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