Thornaby to Birmingham by train

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Overview: trains from Thornaby to Birmingham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Thornaby 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 06:00 View journey
Last train 23:08 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 54m View journey
Distance (km) 235
Trains / day 62 View all
Cheapest journey £125.86 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 5m
Train operators 6

Discover Thornaby to Birmingham by train

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

Train cost between Thornaby and Birmingham: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from £125.86, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Thornaby to Birmingham train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Thornaby to Birmingham is at 06:00 and the last is at 23:02. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 06:27 and the last one is at 23:08. You can expect 62 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 11 minutes.

How long is the train journey from Thornaby to Birmingham?

This journey covers a total of 235 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 2 hours and 54 minutes.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Thornaby and Birmingham?

You can secure tickets for travel between Thornaby and Birmingham up to 5 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Additional information on train travel from Thornaby to Birmingham

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Birmingham city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Thornaby to Birmingham

Want to know more about your journey from Thornaby 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 Thornaby to Birmingham is 235 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.