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Compare prices and tickets Yeovil to Birmingham by train

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Great Western Railway operates all trains services from Yeovil to Birmingham.
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Yeovil to Birmingham

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Trains from Yeovil to Birmingham run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £119 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 21:03. The fastest train covers the 178 km distance in 2h 44m.

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
178 km
Average train duration
2h 45m
Cheapest ticket price
£119
Trains per day
2
Fastest train
2h 44m
First train
5:30
Last train
21:03
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Fri
Best time to book
2 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: Great Western Railway from Yeovil to Birmingham trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Yeovil and Birmingham from £119. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Western Railway Duration
2h 44m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
£119
Great Western Railway frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

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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.

FAQs: Yeovil to Birmingham train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Yeovil 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Yeovil to Birmingham can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £119, while the average price tends to be around £122.
The train journey from Yeovil to Birmingham covers a distance of 178 km and takes approximately 2h 44m. Trains run 2 per day.
The train distance from Yeovil to Birmingham is 178 km.
The first train from Yeovil to Birmingham leaves at 5:30.
The last train from Yeovil to Birmingham departs at 21:03.
Trains from Yeovil to Birmingham run approximately 2 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Yeovil to Birmingham.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Yeovil to Birmingham.
There is no night train service from Yeovil to Birmingham.
The train station in Yeovil that goes to Birmingham is Yeovil Pen Mill (YVP), and it arrives at Birmingham New Street (BHM).
Booking trains from Yeovil 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 Yeovil to Birmingham offers a mix of scenic views, including rolling countryside, charming villages, and glimpses of the Mendip Hills, particularly in the initial stages of the journey.
Yes, you can take the train from Yeovil to Birmingham.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Yeovil and Birmingham

Most Yeovil to Birmingham trains use the Yeovil Pen Mill to Birmingham New Street station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham Moor Street. Use this guide to compare Yeovil and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Yeovil
Arrival train stations in Birmingham

Which Yeovil station do trains to Birmingham leave from?

Trains from Yeovil to Birmingham leave from Yeovil Pen Mill. The station is 1 km from Yeovil city centre at Yeovil Pen Mill station, Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5DD.
Yeovil Pen MillYeovil Pen Mill station, Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5DDWifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Yeovil Pen Mill from Yeovil city centre

Yeovil Pen Mill is 1 km from Yeovil city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus58, Cr4 · 4m · £4 · every ~3 min
68 · 9m · every ~3 min

Yeovil Pen Mill train station facilities and services

Yeovil Pen Mill has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Yeovil Pen Mill.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Yeovil Pen Mill.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Yeovil Pen Mill.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Yeovil Pen Mill: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Yeovil Pen Mill: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Yeovil Pen Mill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category B3 station - This station has a degree of step free access to the platforms, Platform 3 can only be accessed via a step bridge when the station is unstaffed. Access via a barrow crossing to platform 3 but only when the station is staffed. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

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