Blackwater to Birmingham by train

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Overview: trains from Blackwater to Birmingham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Blackwater 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 00:20 View journey
Last train 23:52 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 8m View journey
Distance (km) 149
Trains / day 44 View all
Cheapest journey £72.80 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 7m
Train operators 4

Discover Blackwater to Birmingham by train

Planning a train adventure from Blackwater to Birmingham? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Cost of a train ticket between Blackwater and Birmingham

The cheapest ticket price along this route is £72.80. Fares naturally increase as the travel date approaches. A month out, expect prices run around , and a week out, fares can hit around on average. Tickets for this journey can be purchased 3 months in advance.

What’s included in the price of a European train ticket

When booking with Rail Europe, you will be prompted to choose the class of service before checking out. We will automatically select the most affordable option. Choosing a more elevated class will increase the cost, but also often includes a number of other perks like elaborate dining menus and extra space. It's good to know that many train operators do include luggage, Wi-Fi and other basic amenities at no extra cost. Seat reservations and meals often do incur a further cost. You can review the terms of service of each type of ticket at checkout.

Blackwater to Birmingham daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Birmingham on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 44 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 00:20: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:19: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 00:20: departure of first train on weekends

  • 23:52: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 24 minutes: frequency of train departures

Train duration for trips from Blackwater to Birmingham

The swiftest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 8 minutes, crossing a total distance of 149 kilometres.

When are tickets between Blackwater and Birmingham available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Blackwater and Birmingham can be purchased 3 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Making your Blackwater 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 Blackwater to Birmingham

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

The trip from Blackwater to Birmingham covers a distance of 149 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.