Travelling by train from Kingston to Birmingham

Ready to travel from Kingston 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.

Train cost for travel between Kingston and Birmingham

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is CA$87.78, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 3 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Kingston to Birmingham departure frequency and train timetable

With 49 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 16 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:04 and the last one is at 22:04. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:33, with the last one at 22:04.

How long is the train journey from Kingston to Birmingham?

This journey covers a total of 161 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 2 hours and 30 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets from Kingston to Birmingham?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 3 months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Learn even more about travelling from Kingston to Birmingham 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: Birmingham.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Kingston to Birmingham by train?

The train journey between Kingston and Birmingham spans 161 kilometres.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Kingston to Birmingham?

The cheapest tickets for this route start at CA$87.78. When booked 30 days ahead, prices are typically . Tickets booked 7 days in advance typically cost .

When are tickets available for booking for travel from Kingston to Birmingham by train?

You can purchase tickets for this journey 3 months ahead of the travel date.

What’s the travel time from Kingston to Birmingham by train?

The shortest trip is 2 hours and 30 minutes.