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The cheapest and fastest trains from Tonbridge station (TON) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Showing times and prices for 27 May
Cheapest price
£98
Average price
£105
Fastest journey
2 h 58 m
Average duration
3 h 7 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
207 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tonbridge station (TON) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tonbridge station (TON) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around £105 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £98.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Tonbridge station (TON) for Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 207 km distance in an average of 3 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 15 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.
3:453h15Tonbridge station (TON)7:00Birmingham New Street (BHM)£981One-way0 changes- 15:502h58Tonbridge station (TON)18:48Birmingham New Street (BHM)£1111One-way0 changes
- 15:502h58Tonbridge station (TON)18:48Birmingham New Street (BHM)£1111One-way0 changes
- 3:453h15Tonbridge station (TON)7:00Birmingham New Street (BHM)£981One-way0 changes
Live departures
Tonbridge station (TON) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train times
The table below shows live departures for Tonbridge station (TON) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 27 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:45 Tonbridge station (TON) | 3h15 | 7:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:50 Tonbridge station (TON) | 2h58 | 18:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Avanti West Coast as well as Southeastern offer trains services from Tonbridge station (TON) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Tonbridge station (TON) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Tonbridge station (TON) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:45, the last at 17:50. The fastest train covers the 207 km distance in 2h 57m.
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 207 km |
Average train duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 57m |
First train 3:45 |
Last train 17:50 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
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: Avanti West Coast, Southeastern from Tonbridge station (TON) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trainsAvanti West Coast, Southeastern trains will get you between Tonbridge station (TON) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) from £53. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 57m
Cheapest Price
£53
Avanti West Coast frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Southeastern
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 10m
Cheapest Price
£116
Southeastern frequency
5 a day
FAQs: Tonbridge station (TON) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tonbridge station (TON) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 New Street (BHM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Tonbridge station (TON) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £53, while the average price tends to be around £72.
The train journey from Tonbridge station (TON) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) covers a distance of 207 km and takes approximately 2h 57m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Tonbridge station (TON) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is 207 km.
The first train from Tonbridge station (TON) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) leaves at 3:45.
The last train from Tonbridge station (TON) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) departs at 17:50.
Trains from Tonbridge station (TON) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Tonbridge station (TON) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Tonbridge station (TON) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
To travel from Tonbridge station (TON) to Birmingham New Street (BHM), you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Tonbridge station (TON) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
The cheapest way to get from Tonbridge station (TON) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is by train, costing approximately £53.
Booking trains from Tonbridge station (TON) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Tonbridge to Birmingham New Street offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, passing through the picturesque Kent countryside and urban landscapes of London and the Midlands. While not renowned for extraordinary views, it provides a pleasant glimpse of the English countryside along the route.
A day trip from Tonbridge to Birmingham New Street is not feasible as the journey duration is 2h 57m. However, there are 9 trains available per day, covering a distance of 207 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Tonbridge station (TON) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
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Important Stations and Airports in Tonbridge station (TON) and Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Tonbridge
Birmingham
The major train station for departures in Tonbridge is Tonbridge. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Tonbridge for your trip from Tonbridge to Birmingham.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:40 Saturday 05:40 - 21:10 Sunday 06:30 - 21:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access to the booking hall from Railway Approach Road. Steps and step free access via lifts down to all platforms from the booking hall. Step free access from the blue badge parking in Barden Road direct to platform 3 and 4 for services away from London. Step free access via the station overbridge and lifts to platforms 1 and 2 for services towards London, Redhill ( for Gatwick) and Tunbridge Wells.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance is available from this station from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: On Platforms 1 and 2 and also platform 3.- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1/ 2 and also platform 3- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 3- Available during staffing hours
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platform 3 and 1/2 Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3/4, 1/2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Tonbridge
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
The major train station for arrivals 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 journey to Birmingham from Tonbridge.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car RentalInformation Deskinformation
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.
WC
- 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.
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