Harlow to Birmingham by train

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Overview: trains from Harlow to Birmingham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Harlow 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 00:01 View journey
Last train 23:37 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 24m View journey
Distance (km) 158
Trains / day 71 View all
Cheapest journey CA$102.05 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 7m
Train operators 8

Travelling by train from Harlow to Birmingham

Ready to travel from Harlow to Birmingham by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Cost of train tickets between Harlow and Birmingham

The cheapest train tickets from Harlow to Birmingham start at CA$102.05. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Harlow to Birmingham is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Departure frequency and timetable from Harlow to Birmingham

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Harlow to Birmingham:

  • 00:01 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 23:37 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 00:29 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 22:10 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 11 minutes from Harlow toward Birmingham.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 71 trains serving this route each day.

How long does the train from Harlow to Birmingham take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 24 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 158 kilometres.

How far in advance Harlow and Birmingham tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Harlow and Birmingham are available 5 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Making your Harlow to Birmingham travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Birmingham.

FAQs about the train journey from Harlow to Birmingham

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

The total journey from Harlow to Birmingham is 158 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.