Birmingham to Hartford by train

From Birmingham to Hartford by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Birmingham to Hartford by train. With 44 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost for travel between Birmingham and Hartford

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 £9.45, 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 5 and a half 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.

Train times for travel from Birmingham to Hartford

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 06:01 and the last departure is 21:37. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:01 and the last train leaves at 21:42. On average, a total of 44 trains make this journey each day.

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

On this route spanning 96 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 1 hour and 4 minutes.

Booking Birmingham to Hartford trains in advance

Booking your Birmingham to Hartford tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 5 and a half months before departure.

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