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Birmingham New Street to Colchester Train prices and times
Looking to travel from Birmingham New Street to Colchester? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as 297 906 IDR, with average prices for this route around 733 306 IDR.
To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.
| Departure | Arrival | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
07:47 Birmingham New Street | 10:46 Colchester |   | Find Tickets |
07:52 Birmingham New Street | 13:28 Colchester |  | Find Tickets |
08:03 Birmingham New Street | 12:14 Colchester |  | Find Tickets |
08:17 Birmingham New Street | 11:20 Colchester | | Find Tickets |
08:33 Birmingham New Street | 12:46 Colchester | | Find Tickets |
08:47 Birmingham New Street | 11:46 Paris | | Find Tickets |
Birmingham New Street to Colchester Train Route Details
First train
05:02
Last train
23:11
Journey time
2 tuntia 58 minuuttia
Distance
201 km
Price
297 906 IDR*
How to book cheap train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Colchester
Traveling in off-peak train times
We recommend buying train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Colchester during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard
Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.
Split Tickets for greater savings
Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Birmingham New Street to Colchester, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%
Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Birmingham New Street to Colchester ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.
Travel in a group to save 1/3
If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Birmingham New Street to Colchester more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Birmingham New Street to Colchester train ticket types
Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:
Off-peak & Super Off-peak tickets
These two types of tickets are specifically for use during off-peak and super off-peak hours, with cheaper prices.
Return train tickets
These are valid for both the outbound and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
Typically the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.
Season train tickets
Season tickets allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.
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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.