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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Thames Ditton to Birmingham
Cheapest price
£52
Average price
£69
Fastest journey
3 h 37 m
Average duration
3 h 38 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
162 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Thames Ditton to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thames Ditton to Birmingham will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £52.
Of the 2 trains that leave Thames Ditton for Birmingham every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 162 km distance in an average of 3 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 38 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.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Thames Ditton to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thames Ditton to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 162 km
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£65 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Thames Ditton to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Thames Ditton to Birmingham trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 04:56 Thames Ditton | 3h38 | 08:34 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:26 Thames Ditton | 3h38 | 18:04 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Thames Ditton to Birmingham
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Trains from Thames Ditton to Birmingham run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 23:11. The fastest train covers the 162 km distance in 2h 52m.
Distance 162 km |
Average train duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 52m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 23:11 |
FAQs: Thames Ditton to Birmingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thames Ditton 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Thames Ditton and Birmingham
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 13:00 Saturday 08:00 - 13:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Surbiton: Embercourt Road Bus Stop opposite Imber X To Hampton Court: Embercourt Road Bus Stop outside Imber X
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Car Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 00:10 Saturday 05:55 - 23:55 Sunday 08:40 - 00:10
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, Flower stall
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to all platforms.
- Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are located on Platform 1 and between platforms 3 & 4.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Between Platforms 2 and 3 at the south end of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: This station is not usually served by rail replacement buses, due to difficult road access. Replacement buses stop at Birmingham Snow Hill station.
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LockersShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
Information Desk- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
- 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
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
- 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
- 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
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
- 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
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- In the middle of the station.
- 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.
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