Tonbridge to Birmingham by train

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Overview: trains from Tonbridge to Birmingham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Tonbridge 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 04:49 View journey
Last train 23:15 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 41m View journey
Distance (km) 207
Trains / day 74 View all
Cheapest journey €157.72 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 21m
Train operators 7

Taking the train from Tonbridge to Birmingham

Ready to book a trip from Tonbridge to Birmingham by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Tonbridge and Birmingham

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically €157.72, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Tonbridge to Birmingham departure frequency and train timetable

With 74 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 10 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 04:49 and the last one is at 22:01. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:09, with the last one at 23:15.

Travel time and distance between Tonbridge and Birmingham

The route’s fastest journey takes 2 hours and 41 minutes, covering a total of 207 kilometres.

How far in advance Tonbridge and Birmingham tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Tonbridge and Birmingham are available 4 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

More information on train travel from Tonbridge to Birmingham

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Birmingham city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Tonbridge to Birmingham

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

The total distance from Tonbridge to Birmingham is 207 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.