Farnborough to Birmingham by train

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Overview: trains from Farnborough to Birmingham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Farnborough to Birmingham, 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 00:41 View journey
Last train 23:16 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 8m View journey
Distance (km) 153
Trains / day 40 View all
Cheapest journey CA$90.35 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 51m
Train operators 7

Taking the train from Farnborough to Birmingham

Ready to book a trip from Farnborough to Birmingham by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Cost of train travel from Farnborough to Birmingham

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Farnborough to Birmingham:

  • Cheapest ticket: CA$90.35

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Farnborough to Birmingham daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Birmingham on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 40 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 00:52: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:16: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 00:41: departure of first train on weekends

  • 22:58: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 21 minutes: frequency of train departures

Average train travel time and distance from Farnborough to Birmingham

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 8 minutes, spanning 153 kilometres in total.

Booking horizon for travel between Farnborough and Birmingham

Tickets for travel between Farnborough and Birmingham can be booked 5 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Making the most of your trip to Birmingham

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Birmingham.

FAQs about the train journey from Farnborough to Birmingham

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

The train route from Farnborough to Birmingham covers 153 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.