Birmingham to Redcar by train

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Overview: trains from Birmingham to Redcar

Find the key information for travelling by train from Birmingham to Redcar, 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 05:58 View journey
Last train 23:09 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 6m View journey
Distance (km) 243
Trains / day 30 View all
Cheapest journey US$156.10 View journey
Avg journey time 7hr 30m
Train operators 4

Travelling from Birmingham to Redcar by train

Considering a train trip from Birmingham to Redcar? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost between Birmingham and Redcar

Average fares along this route:

  • The cheapest ticket price: US$156.10

  • Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

Booking in advance is clearly one of the easiest ways to save on tickets. Follow these other tips to find cheap train tickets for travel in Europe:

  • Opt for the basic, “no-frills” class of service (which is still sure to deliver a comfortable ride)

  • Travel with a budget train operator

  • Consider choosing a rail pass if you plan to travel extensively

  • Book off-peak fares (tickets are cheaper midweek and outside peak hours)

  • Select a non-flexible fare

  • Ride slower trains as opposed to the pricier high-speed fares

  • Subscribe to the Rail Europe newsletter to be notified about discounts.

And last but not least, compare ticket prices on Rail Europe. We automatically compile all ticket offers in one easy search so you can choose by price, timing or whatever is driving your journey.

Birmingham to Redcar departure timetable

On this route, 30 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Birmingham at 06:00 and the last leaving at 23:09 during the week.

For weekend travel to Redcar, the earliest departure is at 05:58 and the last one is at 22:31. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 27 minutes.

Train travel time and distance from Birmingham to Redcar

Trains can complete this route in as little as 3 hours and 6 minutes. The total distance travelled is 243 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Birmingham and Redcar?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Maximising your travels to Redcar

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Redcar.

FAQs about the train journey from Birmingham to Redcar

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

The distance between Birmingham and Redcar is 243 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.