Ashford to Birmingham International by train

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Overview: trains from Ashford to Birmingham International

Find the key information for travelling by train from Ashford to Birmingham International, 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 05:13 View journey
Last train 21:43 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 22m View journey
Distance (km) 231
Trains / day 36 View all
Cheapest journey €108.72 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 42m
Train operators 6

Ashford to Birmingham International by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Ashford to Birmingham International? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 231 kilometres.

Cost of train travel from Ashford to Birmingham International

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

  • Cheapest ticket: €108.72

  • 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.

Ashford to Birmingham International daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Birmingham International on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 36 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 05:13: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 20:16: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 06:16: departure of first train on weekends

  • 21:43: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 26 minutes: frequency of train departures

Train travel time and distance from Ashford to Birmingham International

Trains can complete this route in as little as 2 hours and 22 minutes. The total distance travelled is 231 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Ashford to Birmingham International trains

Tickets for travel to Birmingham International along this route are available for purchase 3 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Additional information on train travel from Ashford to Birmingham International

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 International city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Ashford to Birmingham International

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

The total distance between Ashford and Birmingham International is 231 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.