Birmingham to Aston by train

Travelling by train from Birmingham to Aston

Ready to travel from Birmingham to Aston 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 travel from Birmingham to Aston

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

• Cheapest ticket: £2.50

• 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.

Train schedule for travel between Birmingham and Aston

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 109 trains make this journey of 3 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Birmingham is at 05:35 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:40.

During the weekend, 06:25 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 22:36 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 9 minutes.

Train travel time and distance from Birmingham to Aston

Trains can complete this route in as little as 5 minutes. The total distance travelled is 3 kilometres.

How far in advance Birmingham and Aston tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Birmingham and Aston are available 4 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 Aston 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: Aston.