Birmingham to Grays by train

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Overview: trains from Birmingham to Grays

Find the key information for travelling by train from Birmingham to Grays, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:29 View journey
Last train 23:00 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 52m View journey
Distance (km) 188
Trains / day 35 View all
Cheapest journey CA$114.19 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 28m
Train operators 6

Taking the train from Birmingham to Grays

So you’re considering going from Birmingham to Grays by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Birmingham and Grays

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically CA$114.19, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Train schedule for travel between Birmingham and Grays

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 35 trains make this journey of 188 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Birmingham is at 05:29 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 20:50.

During the weekend, 05:50 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:00 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 19 minutes.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Birmingham to Grays?

On this route spanning 188 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 2 hours and 52 minutes.

How far in advance Birmingham and Grays tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Birmingham and Grays are available 2 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Learn even more about travelling from Birmingham to Grays by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Grays.

FAQs about the train journey from Birmingham to Grays

Want to know more about your journey from Birmingham to Grays? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The trip from Birmingham to Grays covers a distance of 188 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.