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Gretna Green to Birmingham Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Gretna Green to Birmingham? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as 23,15 EUR, with average prices for this route around 23,15 EUR.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
17:31 3 tuntia 35 minuuttia, Changes required Gretna Green	21:06 Birmingham New Street		Find Tickets
18:25 3 tuntia 55 minuuttia, Changes required Gretna Green	22:20 Birmingham New Street	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
19:27 3 tuntia 40 minuuttia, Changes required Gretna Green	23:07 Paris		Find Tickets

Gretna Green to Birmingham Train Route Details

First train

06:28

Last train

19:27

Departure station

Gretna Green

Arrival station

Birmingham

Journey time

3 tuntia 35 minuuttia

Distance

291 km

Price

23,15 EUR*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, ScotRail, West Midlands Trains

How to book cheap train tickets from Gretna Green to Birmingham

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Gretna Green to Birmingham 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

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Gretna Green to Birmingham for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more 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 Gretna Green to Birmingham, 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 usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Gretna Green to Birmingham ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Gretna Green to Birmingham train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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